Audit Manager Construction focus Fargo

About the Opportunity

Good Works Talent is proud to partner with Brady Martz & Associates, a Top 100 public accounting firm with deep regional roots and a growing national footprint.

As the firm continues to expand its Construction and Development practice, we’re leading the search for an Audit Manager who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership and client relationship skills.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that offers the complexity and advancement of a large practice while maintaining the personal culture, flexibility, and trust of a regional firm. Brady Martz’s people are known for their collaboration, integrity, and commitment to doing great work, without the grind of unsustainable hours expectations.

Why This Role Matters

Construction and development audit work at Brady Martz is on the rise. The firm has invested in the people, tools, and culture to support continued growth, and this manager will play a central role in leading client engagements, mentoring staff, and strengthening relationships across key markets.

You’ll manage diverse projects, guide high-performing teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients who rely on Brady Martz for insight, accuracy, and partnership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead audit engagements from planning to final reporting, ensuring high-quality work and client satisfaction
• Supervise and mentor Senior Associates and Associates, providing real-time coaching and review
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional communication and organization
• Serve as a primary client contact, delivering practical recommendations and insights
• Partner with Senior Managers and Shareholders on process improvement and business development initiatives
• Use cloud-based and data-driven audit technology to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Model a collaborative, team-first leadership approach aligned with Brady Martz’s values

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, you’ll be recognized as a trusted leader who:

• Manages client relationships in the construction and development space
• Builds confidence across your team and clients through consistent, high-quality delivery
• Strengthens Brady Martz’s position as a preferred firm for construction and real estate audits
• Contributes to firm growth by mentoring others, identifying cross-service opportunities, and enhancing client satisfaction

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, including staff leadership
• Background in construction or real estate a plus, but curiosity and adaptability are key
• CPA or CMA preferred (or eligibility in progress)
• Strong GAAP and GAAS knowledge and comfort with cloud-based audit tools
• Excellent communicator, problem solver, and relationship builder
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a balanced, people-first mindset

Work Model and Culture

• Hours: 1,900 annual hours (charge + firm time) to support balance and sustainability
• Travel: Minimal, typically 2–4 weeks per year
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work within approximately 100 miles of a Brady Martz office
• Career Path: Advancement opportunities into Senior Manager or Practice Leader roles as the team grows

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $95,000–$135,000+, commensurate with experience and credentials
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-funded profit-sharing plan and 401(k)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Flexible Time Off (no accrual system)
  • Parental Leave: 6 weeks for partners, 12 weeks for mothers
  • Ongoing professional development and firm-supported CPE

Why Professionals Choose Brady Martz

• Consistently ranked among the Top 100 public accounting firms
• Meaningful work with regional clients and minimal travel demands
• A people-first culture that prioritizes flexibility, mentorship, and autonomy
• Leadership that values innovation, transparency, and personal connection

How to Apply

Good Works Talent is leading this search on behalf of Brady Martz & Associates.

If this sounds like the kind of work and culture where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear your story. Please share your resume or LinkedIn profile, along with a short story or example of a recent professional accomplishment that you’re most proud of.

Compensation:
$135,000 per year