Senior Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager KLR is one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England and is ranked amongst the Top 100 firms in the United States. From our offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence, the 350+ person firm provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly-held companies throughout the United States and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 19 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation. Due to growth we are seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join our firm on a flexible hybrid basis in our Boston, MA or Providence, RI office. As a Senior Manager on our Audit Team, you will utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you work on clients of the Firm. The ideal candidate would have experience with a diverse range of for-profit clientele. Responsibilities: Manage client relationships within area of expertise and for assigned client accounts. Lead fieldwork for financial statement audits and accounting engagements. Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets and deadlines. Oversee engagement planning, and provide training, supervision, and evaluations for associates and supervisors. Review all work prior to submission to Partners for final review. Negotiate engagement fees and ensure timely, accurate client billing. Act as a key liaison between Partners, clients, and internal teams. Apply strong technical expertise to fulfill client needs, including knowledge of industry trends and alternative solutions. Develop a deep understanding of client organizations, operations, and internal policies. Take ownership of both client relationships and the quality of deliverables. Advise clients on strategies to achieve their goals and identify opportunities for growth. Collaborate closely with staff and support senior management in mentoring, coaching, supervising, and evaluating team members. Promote a positive team culture by supporting leadership decisions and fostering collaboration. Contribute to business development efforts, including cross-selling services and generating new client opportunities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required Master's degree in a related field preferred Minimum of 8 years of technical audit experience in public accounting or a related field, including at least 3 years in a managerial role CPA or equivalent professional certification required Proven ability to manage all aspects of client engagements Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with clients Demonstrated leadership, team supervision, and project management capabilities Proficient in relevant technology and audit software applications This is a full-time position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required during peak seasons. Pay Range: The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range do not include benefits and bonus potential, and are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 Benefits KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, unlimited paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement. Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for 19 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today! KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-05