<p>Compensation: To $150K.</p> <p>Job Overview - Assurance Manager/Senior Assurance Manager - 34126</p> <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager or Senior Assurance Manager with a strong background in leading assurance engagements and serving as a trusted advisor to privately held clients.</p> <p>This role offers meaningful leadership responsibility, direct client interaction with business owners and executives, and flexibility with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week in our Hickory office).</p> <p>Our client is a well-established regional assurance and advisory firm serving small to midsized privately held companies throughout the Southeast. Client base is heavily concentrated in manufacturing, distribution, and closely held businesses that value long-term relationships and hands-on advisory support.</p> <p>Unlike national firms with rigid structures, they pride themselves on a collaborative culture, practical business insight, and a sustainable workload model - including a lighter hourly requirement during busy season.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Leadership & Team Development</p> <ul> <li>Lead and mentor audit staff and seniors across multiple engagements </li><li>Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment </li><li>Review workpapers and provide technical guidance and coaching </li><li>Assist with staff development, performance feedback, and training </li></ul> <p>Client Engagement & Assurance</p> <ul> <li>Manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion </li><li>Serve as primary point of contact for manufacturing and closely held clients </li><li>Identify internal control improvements and operational efficiencies </li><li>Provide value-added insights beyond compliance </li></ul> <p>Technical & Quality Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with GAAS and firm quality standards </li><li>Review financial statements and related disclosures </li><li>Assist with complex technical accounting matters </li><li>Stay current on evolving accounting and assurance standards </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Active CPA license required </li><li>6+ years of public accounting experience in assurance </li><li>Demonstrated leadership and team management experience </li><li>Excellent communication and client relationship skills </li><li>Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively </li></ul> <p>Additional Job Details</p> <p>Workplace Policy: #li-Hybrid</p> <p>Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level</p> <p>Linked In Poster: #li-TC1</p> <p>About our Process</p> <ul> <li>We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in. </li><li>Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon. </li><li>Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States. </li><li>Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </li></ul>