Assurance Manager

Overview

• Step into a true leadership role within a growing assurance practice serving middle-market clients
• High visibility with partners and clients, not buried in back-office audit work
• Lead and mentor teams while influencing audit quality, process, and client experience
• Join a firm that invests in long-term careers, not short-term utilization
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for the right candidate

Fully on-site in Torrance, California — ideal for candidates who value collaboration, mentorship, and direct client interaction.

This role is targeted at Assurance Managers and above. CPA license is required. Staff-level candidates are not eligible.

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to privately held, middle-market companies. They are known for their collaborative culture, people-first mindset, and commitment to professional growth and long-term career development.

• Manage and oversee audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Serve as a primary client contact and trusted advisor
• Supervise, review, and mentor assurance seniors and staff
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and firm quality control standards
• Collaborate with senior managers and partners on risk assessment and audit strategy
• Manage engagement budgets, scheduling, and profitability
• Resolve complex accounting issues and draft technical memos as needed
• Support recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives

• CPA license required
• 5+ years of public accounting assurance experience
• 2+ years of experience supervising and developing staff
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and audit standards
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• Stable employment history with solid tenure preferred

• Supportive, collaborative environment with direct access to leadership
• Opportunity to make a real impact on clients and team development
• Clear long-term growth path within the firm
• Culture that values quality work, professionalism, and balance