Audit Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana at Donovan CPAs

About Donovan CPAs

For over 50 years, Donovan Certified Public Accountants has served as a trusted partner for businesses, providing comprehensive financial solutions across Indiana and beyond. We’re honored to have been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row, and to be recognized on IBJ’s Fast 25 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the state. At Donovan, we take a collaborative, people-first approach and are passionate about helping our clients thrive. If you share those values, we’d love to meet you.

Our Mission:

To attract, develop, and empower an ever-growing team beloved by the clients they serve.

Our Vision:

To be the unrivaled answer to the question, "Which CPA firm is the best in Indiana?".

Our Firm Values:

• Honesty - We uphold the highest standards of honesty in all our interactions, ensuring transparency and trust in every relationship, both internal and external.
• Integrity - We operate with unwavering integrity, adhering to ethical principles which guide our decisions and actions
• Kindness - We approach every colleague and client with kindness and respect, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Excellence - We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our services, striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Accountability - We accept and embrace accountability, always meeting our commitments and exceeding client expectations.

About the role

• You’ll be entrusted with leading and elevating the audit work within our For-Profit industry team, with a primary focus on clients in the Manufacturing and Construction sectors. This is a high-impact role that combines technical excellence, client leadership, and team development with clear potential for future partnership consideration.

What you'll do

• Lead audits, reviews, and compilations for for-profit clients, ensuring quality, compliance, and timeliness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key client relationships, offering strategic guidance and proactive communication.
• Guide, coach, and develop a high-performing team of professionals within the industry group.
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and audit documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Identify opportunities to bring additional value to clients beyond compliance.
• Drive business development efforts for the industry team, including networking, proposal development, and identifying cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to shape and grow the For-Profit industry service line.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as staff training, process improvement, and practice development.

Qualifications

• A motivated, entrepreneurial professional with the drive to lead and grow a client segment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in public accounting, particularly in the for-profit space.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a people-first mindset.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of for-profit audit experience, with a preference for experience in Manufacturing or Construction.
• Strong technical skills and a passion for mentoring and team development.
• A track record that suggests future Partner potential.