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# Audit Manager at Gursey

- **Company:** Gursey
- **Location:** Century City, CA
- **Compensation:** $130k–$165k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gursey/b1140b58-9e26-427d-bcd9-024e5746f80d

## Job description

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. Job Title: Audit Manager Department: Audit & Accounting Position Overview The Audit Manager is responsible for managing multiple audit and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, including both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. This role oversees engagement planning, execution, budgeting, staffing, technical review, client communication, and completion of engagement deliverables. The Audit Manager serves as the primary liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams, while developing staff, maintaining strong client relationships, and helping ensure engagements are completed in accordance with firm standards and applicable professional requirements.

Successful candidates should have the following:

- CPA Designation.
- Minimum 6+ years recent Public Accounting experience in an established Audit practice.
- Minimum of 2+ years recent experience working in a managerial role within public accounting.
- A successful record of attracting, hiring, retaining, and managing multiple audit teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.
- MBA or other advanced business degree a plus.
- Experience serving both for-profit and not-for-profit clients preferred.
- Experience managing multiple engagements, deadlines, budgets, and client service expectations.
- Strong technical foundation in audit methodology, financial reporting / U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
- Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex audit and accounting matters.
- Ability to use firm technology, including audit, research, workflow, data analysis, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong leadership, project management, client service, and relationship-building skills.

A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:

- Directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
- Understanding technical accounting related to performing audits, reviews, and compilation engagements. May assist with forensic accounting, consulting, or special projects as needed.
- Attracting, developing, mentoring, and retaining top talent.
- Serves as the primary day-to-day liaison between Partners, clients, and engagement teams.
- Develops strong knowledge of clients’ businesses, industries, risks, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
- Supervises, mentors, and develops engagement teams, providing timely feedback, coaching, and on-the-job training.
- Reviews audit workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, internal control communications, and other client deliverables for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
- Manages engagement budgets, timelines, staffing needs, realization, and client expectations while providing a high level of client satisfaction.
- Maintains timely communication with clients, Partners, and engagement teams regarding engagement status, open items, technical matters, and deadlines.
- Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise.
- Identifying ''cross selling'' business to other practices, promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends and latest developments as they affect U.S. GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies.
- Developing an understanding of client’s business and becoming a ''functional expert'' in the area.
- Participating in management meetings to plan for work allocation, training, and other departmental events.
- Supervising the engagement team and providing on-the-job training and feedback.

Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, a 401(k)-match plan, paid parental leave, and generous holiday and PTO pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.

## About Gursey

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a premier California-based public accounting firm specializing in tax, audit, business management, and litigation support for the financial and entertainment communities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Century City, Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1979
- **Founders**: Donald L. Gursey and Stanley B. Schneider

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Accounting, Tax, Audit, Business Management, Litigation Support, Business Valuation
- **Target customers**: B2B – high-net-worth individuals, entertainment industry clients, law firms, and middle-market businesses
- **Mission/purpose**: Deliver unparalleled service through relationships, commitment, and state-of-the-art accounting, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

## Products & Services
- **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and consulting for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and estates.
- **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations; also performs Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) audits for the State Bar of California.
- **Business Management**: Comprehensive financial management for entertainment and sports professionals, including budgeting, bill payment, and investment oversight.
- **Litigation Support**: Expert witness testimony, forensic accounting, and damage calculations.
- **Business Valuation**: Valuation services for estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, and litigation.
- **Client IT Services**: Technology consulting and support tailored to accounting and business management clients.
- **Consulting & Advisory**: Strategic guidance on entity structuring, succession planning, and other financial matters.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (Apollo data); total funding not applicable (partnership)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; key partners include Kate Kelly, Ben Hoy, Greg Getzinger, Alexandra Peais, Alanna Dible, and others.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Employee headcount of ~200–270 (2.6% YoY growth)
  - 10-time recipient of *Inside Public Accounting*’s Best of the Best Firms and Top 100 Firms nationwide
  - Selected as one of four initial firms by the State Bar of California to develop and perform CTAPP audits
  - Recent partner hire (Alanna Dible, CPA, CA) in Audit Department
  - Active job postings up 83% year-over-year (11 current openings)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep industry specialization**: Decades of focus on entertainment and high-net-worth clients, with integrated departments providing seamless service.
- **Culture of retention**: Low turnover compared to industry peers; strong internal promotion and alumni network (many alumni go to Deloitte, Manhattan West, etc.).
- **Recognition**: Consistent “Best of the Best” designation from *Inside Public Accounting*.
- **Technology-enabled**: Modern tech stack (CCH Axcess, NetSuite, QuickBooks, DocuSign, Wrike) supports efficient remote/hybrid work.

## Strategic Focus
- **CTAPP expansion**: Leveraging its pioneering role in California’s lawyer trust account audit program to become a go‑to firm for law firm compliance.
- **Growth in tax & audit**: Actively hiring Tax Supervisors, Managers, and Senior Managers across multiple California offices.
- **Work‑life balance**: Maintaining a culture that emphasizes flexibility, community events (e.g., Camp Gursey, audit mixers), and professional development.

## Why Work Here
- **Work/life balance**: Rated 3.8/5 for work-life balance on employer review sites; firm explicitly promotes “the work/life balance you’ve always wanted.”
- **Hybrid & remote options**: Multiple roles offer hybrid schedules (Century City, Irvine, San Francisco, Encino, El Segundo); some positions are fully remote.
- **Culture**: Described as “not your typical accounting firm” with company‑wide retreats, team mixers, and a supportive, community‑oriented environment.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, and opportunities for growth (many partners started as staff).
- **Engineering/tech culture**: For tech roles, the firm uses modern tools and encourages innovation; IT team supports a broad stack (VMware, Palo Alto, SQL, .NET, etc.).

## Sources
1. [Gursey | Schneider LLP – Who We Are](https://www.gursey.com/who-we-are/)
2. [Gursey Careers – Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/gursey/)
3. [Gursey Careers – Life at Gursey](https://www.gursey.com/careers-at-gursey-schneider/life-at-gursey/)
4. [Gursey LinkedIn Page](https://linkedin.com/company/gursey-schneider-llp)
5. [Gursey Careers Page](https://www.gursey.com/careers-at-gursey-schneider/)

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