Audit Manager Jobs in California
Audit Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare, and public accounting across a market that ranges from staff-level audit leads to senior internal audit directors. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the largest hiring hubs, where employers like Wells Fargo, Deloitte, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant audit and compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties are internal audit, IT audit, and SOX compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.
Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.
Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!
Job Description:
Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.
This NFP Audit Manager role will be based out of our Los Angeles, office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.
Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How You’ll Spend Your Time:
- Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client service
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
- Providing supervision and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partner
- Collaborating with managers and partners on client issue resolutions and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
- Reviewing all scheduled and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries
- Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
- Creating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit
- Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
- Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
- Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
- Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
- Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skill
- Ability to travel as needed
The compensation for this position ranges from $135,000-$210,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.
Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.
Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!
Job Description:
Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.
This NFP Audit Manager role will be based out of our Los Angeles, office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.
Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How You’ll Spend Your Time:
- Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client service
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
- Providing supervision and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partner
- Collaborating with managers and partners on client issue resolutions and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
- Reviewing all scheduled and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries
- Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
- Creating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit
- Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
- Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
- Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
- Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
- Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skill
- Ability to travel as needed
The compensation for this position ranges from $135,000-$210,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
#LI-MM1
#LI-Hybrid
WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Audit Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing15
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Staffing & Recruiting1
- Technology & Software1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit manager jobs across California.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive audit experience in public or internal audit
- Demonstrated experience leading audit teams and managing end-to-end audit engagements
- Proficiency with audit management software and data analytics tools
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IIA standards, and internal control frameworks such as COSO
Audit Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a audit manager in California?
Most audit manager roles in California require a CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy, which involves passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting California's education and experience requirements. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and build several years of experience in public accounting or internal audit before moving into a management role. A CIA designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors is a strong differentiator for internal audit tracks.
How much do audit managers make in California?
Audit managers in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire audit managers in California?
Employers hiring audit managers in California right now include Weaver, SingerLewak LLP, and Baker Tilly Canada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of large financial institutions, major tech companies, and integrated health systems means ongoing demand for audit managers across multiple industries statewide.
Which California cities have the most audit manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine have the most audit manager openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose drive demand through their dense clusters of technology companies and financial services firms, while Los Angeles generates volume through its diversified economy of media, healthcare, and banking headquarters, making all three metros consistent sources of audit management hiring year-round.
Are there remote audit manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many comparable management roles. About 70% of audit manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the analytical and documentation-heavy nature of audit work. Planning, reporting, and team coordination functions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while fieldwork phases for external or operational audits typically require on-site presence at client or company locations.
How can I get hired as a audit manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a staff or senior auditor at a Big Four or regional public accounting firm with California offices, then building toward a manager promotion internally. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and Wells Fargo run structured internal audit rotational programs that bring in candidates from adjacent roles such as financial analyst, compliance analyst, or accounting supervisor. Completing the CPA exam and pursuing a CIA certification early signals readiness for management responsibility and accelerates the timeline significantly.
Where can I find and apply to audit manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to audit manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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