Audit Senior Manager

 

Locations:  Gainesville | Orlando | Ocala | Tallahassee | Sarasota

Job Type:  Full-time

 

About the Role:

Purvis Gray is currently seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join our growing Assurance Services practice. This leadership role is ideal for professionals who enjoy client interaction, managing complex engagements, and mentoring rising talent. As a Senior Manager, you'll play a critical role in delivering exceptional audit services, supporting internal team development, and growing key client relationships across a variety of industries—including government, nonprofit, healthcare, and more.

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Since 1946, we’ve expanded throughout Florida without mergers, acquisitions, or losing the personal approach we bring to every engagement. We value independence, deep relationships, and a firm culture that’s committed to growing from within.

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What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage complex audit engagements from planning through delivery

• Serve as a strategic advisor and relationship manager for key clients, including municipalities, nonprofits, and private entities

• Oversee audit planning, risk assessment, execution, and reporting for multiple concurrent engagements

• Review and finalize financial statements, internal control documentation, and audit deliverables

• Lead engagement budgeting, billing, and workflow coordination

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate performance of staff, seniors, and managers

• Present financial reports and audit findings to client boards, audit committees, and leadership teams

• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on engagement quality, innovation, and practice development

• Stay current on accounting and auditing standards (U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS) and help guide staff training

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

• Active CPA license (required)

• Minimum of 7 years of recent public accounting audit experience

• Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and multiple concurrent engagements

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and government/nonprofit audit standards

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software (Caseware, ProSystem fx, or similar)

• Ability to travel to client sites as needed

 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with audits of government entities, utility districts, or nonprofit organizations, hospitality, construction and real estate

• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) engagements

• Comfort presenting financials and audit reports to boards and audit committees

• Track record of mentorship, staff development, and training leadership

 

Why Purvis Gray:

• Longstanding Florida-based firm with a true people-first culture

• Organic, partner-led growth—no outside mergers or acquisitions

• Strong visibility with firm leadership and access to decision-making

• Collaborative culture focused on quality, relationships, and long-term success

• Opportunity to build your personal brand and practice specialty within the firm

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience and location

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with firm contribution

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Continuing education and CPA license support

  • Life and disability insurance

 

Equal Opportunity:

Purvis Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

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