Assistant Audit Manager Jobs

Assistant Audit Manager jobs are open across public accounting, corporate finance, financial services, and government, from senior associate to manager level, with specializations in internal audit, SOX compliance, and IT audit. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top stateIllinois
Top employerAAB
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type60% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance

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Administrative Assistant - Audit
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Administrative Assistant - Audit
Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors
Orlando, Florida
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk

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Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit
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Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit
RWJBarnabas Health
Oceanport, New Jersey
Business Development
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Strategy & Corporate Development
$230k - $323k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit
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Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$75k - $84k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Assistant Director, Degree Audit & Planner Systems - Division of Enrollment Management - UTK
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Assistant Director, Degree Audit & Planner Systems - Division of Enrollment Management - UTK
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Audit Engagement Consultant - Audit Engagement Mgr
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Audit Engagement Consultant - Audit Engagement Mgr
American Electric Power
Columbus, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$75k - $129k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Assistant Audit Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

AAB1 open role
ADM1 open role
MAREX1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant audit manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required or in progress
  • Three to five years of external or internal audit experience
  • Working knowledge of SOX 404 compliance and internal controls
  • Proficiency with audit management software such as AuditBoard or TeamMate
  • Experience supervising junior audit staff and reviewing their work

Tips for Your Assistant Audit Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to audit frameworks

Highlight specific frameworks you've worked within, such as COSO, SOX 404, or GAAS. Recruiters for assistant audit manager roles screen for these by name, so generic descriptions of audit experience won't stand out the way precise framework references will.

Lead with your CPA or CIA credential

If you hold a CPA, CIA, or CISA, put it directly after your name in the resume header. Many assistant audit manager postings use these credentials as a filter, and placing them prominently ensures automated screening systems register them immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant audit manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by industry audit focus

Filter openings by industry when you can. An assistant audit manager background in financial services requires different technical depth than one in healthcare or manufacturing. Applying to roles aligned with your specific industry audit experience significantly improves your callback rate.

Prepare for a technical case interview

Many firms include a scenario-based round where you're asked to identify control gaps or draft audit findings. Practice walking through a real engagement from planning through reporting, focusing on how you documented and communicated risk to management.

Negotiate using your supervisory scope

When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the size of the teams you've supervised and the number of engagements you've managed simultaneously. Assistant audit managers who demonstrate clear supervisory experience and client-facing responsibility command stronger offers.

Assistant Audit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant audit managers?

The companies hiring the most assistant audit managers right now include AAB, ADM, and MAREX, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across the Big Four public accounting firms, regional CPA firms, and large corporate internal audit departments.

How many assistant audit manager jobs are remote?

About 60% of assistant audit manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer type and engagement model. Internal audit roles at large corporations tend to offer more remote flexibility, while public accounting positions typically require on-site client presence during fieldwork phases.

How do you become an assistant audit manager?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pursue a CPA or CIA credential while working in staff or senior auditor roles. Build experience leading audit engagements from planning through issuance, take on supervisory responsibilities for at least one to two junior staff members, and demonstrate your ability to communicate findings directly to management before pursuing assistant audit manager openings.

Can you get an assistant audit manager job with limited experience?

Moving into an assistant audit manager role with limited experience is possible if you've progressed quickly as a senior auditor and can show concrete examples of leading engagements or mentoring others. Some regional firms and corporate internal audit teams promote earlier than the Big Four. Earning your CPA or CIA before making the move strengthens your case considerably when experience years are on the lower end.

What does the assistant audit manager interview process look like?

Most employers run two to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter or HR screen focused on your credentials and experience level. A hiring manager interview follows, covering technical audit knowledge, your approach to planning and risk assessment, and how you manage staff. Final rounds often include a panel with senior audit leadership or a scenario-based exercise where you assess a control environment and present your findings.

Where can I find and apply to assistant audit manager jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant audit manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, certification status, and audit focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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