Audit Manager Jobs in Michigan
Audit Manager jobs in Michigan are active across a strong cross-section of industries, with consistent demand in financial services, automotive manufacturing, healthcare systems, and public accounting from senior associate through director level. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where employers like Deloitte, Ford Motor Company, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan maintain significant audit 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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Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.
We are currently hiring a Manager, Audit Services to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved!
Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development.
WE ARE: A team of risk and assurance professionals dedicated to enhancing and protecting organizational value through risk-based audit and advisory services. We partner closely with the business to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity in our teams and celebrate each individual contributions and uniqueness.
YOU ARE: In this role, you will be accountable for the execution of the audit program and the delivery of high-quality, risk-based assurance and advisory services. You will lead and develop audit resources and oversee complex financial, operational, and compliance assurance and advisory engagements, including SOX control design and operating effectiveness assessments. You are expected to ensure consistent application of audit methodology and professional standards, identify and assess key risks and control gaps, and deliver practical, value-added recommendations. You will exercise sound professional judgment, proactively surface and frame risks, and build strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders while translating issues into clear business impact and actionable recommendations.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:
Manage and execute the risk-based audit plan in alignment with the annual audit plan
Supervise and develop audit team members, including performance management, coaching, and formal review of work
Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of assurance and advisory engagements
Perform and review engagement-level risk assessments, including fraud risk considerations, to identify key risks, controls, and improvement opportunities
Coordinate and oversee the SOX audit program, including tests of design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls
Partner with Financial Controls and business stakeholders to ensure effective coverage of business processes
Collaborate with audit leadership to ensure risks are considered and develop an integrated audit approach, as appropriate
Review and approve audit programs to ensure alignment with our audit methodology and recognized frameworks as applicable (e.g., COSO)
Evaluate audit results, determine issue severity, assess root causes, and ensure practical, value-added recommendations
Communicate engagement status, emerging risks, and audit results clearly and timely to management and audit leadership
Coordinate with external auditors to support reliance on internal audit work, as appropriate
Ensure audit engagements are completed in accordance with departmental quality standards, professional auditing standards, budgets, and timelines
Support the annual audit risk assessment and development of the annual audit plan
Prepare and review audit reports and present results to management
Periodically communicate status and remediation progress of open audit issues to ERM stakeholders
Contribute to Audit Committee materials and reporting, including open audit issue status
Promote continuous improvement in audit methodology, tools, and the use of AI and data analytics
YOU’LL BRING:
8+ years of audit (internal or external auditing) experience (public companies preferred) or equivalent Big 4 public accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
Professional accounting or auditing designation (CIA, CPA)
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with audit and analytics tools (e.g. AuditBoard, ACL, PowerBI, Access, SQL)
Possess unquestionable personal and professional ethics
Demonstrated experience leading complex audit engagements and supervising others
Strong knowledge of control and risk frameworks
Demonstrated project management experience, including managing multiple, concurrent projects
Ability to adapt to change quickly; easily shift priorities with a can-do attitude in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Ability to interface effectively and build and maintain strong relationships externally and internally across business functions
Possess exceptional intellect, with decisive analytical skills and the capacity to think out-of-the-box, bringing novel solutions to overcome barriers to success
Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to persuasively present and communicate
Exceptional professionalism; comfortable working with C-level executives
Current knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditor’s Global Internal Audit Standards
Occasional travel as needed to support business objectives
Experience collaborating and coordinating in a geographically dispersed organization (US)
WE OFFER:
Competitive compensation + STI & LTI
Opportunity to work remotely
Full Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave
Company Matched 401k
Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
Diversity Alliance Resource Groups
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Gift Matching
Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided
Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit manager jobs across Michigan.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Michigan Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressively responsible audit or assurance experience
- Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing junior staff
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IAS, and internal control frameworks such as COSO
- CIA, CISA, or CFE certification preferred for internal and IT audit roles
Audit Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a audit manager in Michigan?
Most audit manager roles in Michigan require a CPA license issued through the Michigan Board of Accountancy, which oversees licensure under the Michigan Public Act. Candidates typically complete a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, pass the Uniform CPA Exam, and fulfill Michigan's experience requirement under a licensed CPA. Internal audit tracks may substitute CIA certification. Public accounting firms and Michigan-based corporations generally expect several years in staff or senior auditor roles before promotion to manager.
How much do audit managers make in Michigan?
Audit managers in Michigan earn a median of about $78,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,620 for the lowest 10% to over $131,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire audit managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring audit managers in Michigan right now include UHY LLP, BDO, and Crowe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive manufacturers, regional banks, and large healthcare networks means audit manager demand is spread across both corporate internal audit departments and public accounting offices.
Which Michigan cities have the most audit manager jobs?
Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills, and Grand Rapids account for the largest share of audit manager openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its density of Fortune 500 automotive headquarters, major financial institutions, and the Big Four accounting firms' Michigan offices, while Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor draw demand from regional healthcare systems, university-affiliated organizations, and manufacturing operations that maintain internal audit functions.
Are there remote audit manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, since audit managers at the planning and review stages can work remotely when fieldwork is handled by staff auditors on site. About 80% of audit manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting an industry shift that accelerated after firms updated their engagement models. SOX compliance reviews and IT audit work tend to offer the most consistent remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a audit manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a public accounting firm or a large Michigan corporate internal audit department as a staff auditor or audit associate, then progressing toward manager. Detroit-area offices of regional and national firms regularly hire new graduates into rotational programs, and Michigan-based employers like auto manufacturers and health systems run internal audit development tracks. Earning your CPA while in a staff role and building exposure to SOX or IT audit significantly accelerates the path to manager-level consideration.
Where can I find and apply to audit manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to audit manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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