Audit Manager

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

BFJ is hiring!

BFJ was founded in 2002 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We are an accounting and advisory firm that provides consulting services to industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, and franchise; and niche areas like professional services, trust and estate, and retail. Our growing firm has a modern office environment and culture of workplace well-being. We attract and retain talent with the approach that everyone should be excellent at what they do.

BFJ’s mission is to make public accounting the career of choice in the financial industry.

Audit Manager

The Audit Manager leads audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with professional standards and firm methodology. This role is responsible for coaching and developing engagement teams, managing client relationships, and proactively identifying and communicating risks, issues, and value‑add insights.

Key responsibilities

Lead engagement planning, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling; ensure scope alignment and timely execution

Supervise and review audit fieldwork, workpapers, and deliverables; ensure adherence to firm and professional standards

Manage client relationships and communication; lead status meetings and coordinate PBC requests and issue resolution

Perform and conclude complex audit areas and judgmental accounting topics; consult with partners/technical resources as needed

Coach, develop, and evaluate team members; provide real-time feedback and facilitate training

Contribute to practice initiatives (methodology, tools, knowledge sharing, business development) as assigned

Key accountabilities

High-quality engagement files and deliverables that meet standards and pass internal/external review

Engagements delivered on time and within budget with clear documentation of key judgments and conclusions

Strong client service experience with proactive communication and expectation management

Effective team leadership: clear delegation, coaching, and performance feedback

Consistent adherence to independence, confidentiality, and firm policies

Key results / expectations

Independently manages multiple engagements and competing deadlines

Demonstrates strong technical accounting and auditing judgment with well-supported conclusions

Builds and maintains trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders

Develops team capabilities through coaching, delegation, and structured review notes

Anticipates risks and escalates issues early with recommended solutions

Skill / knowledge requirements

Strong understanding of GAAP and auditing standards

Audit documentation / workpaper software (CCH Engagement )

Ability to plan and execute audits across multiple industries with appropriate risk assessment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; comfort with data analysis and audit technology tools

Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

People management skills: coaching, delegation, feedback, and conflict resolution

Professional experience requirements

5+ years of public accounting audit experience, including experience leading engagements

CPA license

Prior experience supervising and developing staff

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Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance

Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.