Audit Manager – Public Sector

Crowe

Audit Manager overseeing audit teams and managing client relationships. Ensuring compliance with professional standards for Higher Education and Non Profit sectors at Crowe.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,400 - $186,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.
Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or other related field.
5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience working with Higher Education and Non Profit clients.
Must have CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
3+ years’ experience in supervisory role.
Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive total rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

audit managementbudgetingschedulingbillingresource allocationrisk assessmenttechnical accountingauditing

Soft Skills

team managementclient relationship managementcommunicationguidancesupportattention to detailresponsivenessproactive communication

Certifications

CPA certification