Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) is a growing, regional, Top 200 public accounting firm with an ever-expanding reach. Our firm has grown to over 150 team members, providing clients with a full range of traditional accounting, auditing, and tax services complemented by comprehensive consulting and advisory resources.

Our firm holds membership with CPAmerica International and Aprio’s Professional Services Plus, enabling us to collaborate and share ideas, and to have access to the latest resources, ideas, training, technology, and best practices as it relates to public accounting. Our CPAs are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), in addition to several other key industry-related associations. THF received the “Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction” Award in 2025 from ClearlyRated. In addition, THF has received other awards from prestigious publications such as Inside Public Accounting, AM Best, and Forbes.

 

We are currently seeking an experienced audit professional looking to take that next step in advancing their career path by accepting the engaging and professionally fulfilling role as an Audit Manager in our Panama City, Florida, office location. The Audit Manager will be an integral member in our Panama City market’s growing audit and consulting practice by serving in a leadership capacity to build client relationships and lead a team of staff auditors. Under the direction of the firm’s audit leaders, the person in this role will oversee large projects, collaborate with our other office locations and team members, and help lead state-wide teams on consulting projects.

 

Join a collaborative and supportive work environment with a growing firm who wants to support your continued growth in the public accounting profession!

If these characteristics describe you, then you could be the perfect fit for us!

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• You currently have your CPA Certification
• You have at least six years of recent auditing services experience in public accounting
• You have prior experience leading a team, training staff members, and serving as a professional mentor
• You enjoy being the face of the firm and can provide exemplary consulting services to our clients
• You have experience managing projects and engagements simultaneously, from start to completion

If you are looking for the following characteristics in your next firm, then THF could be the perfect fit for you!

• You are looking for a firm that encourages a healthy work-life blend, while allowing you to still thrive in a promising career, and offers self-managed PTO
• You are looking for continued career advancement, training opportunities, continued education and conference attendance opportunities, along with professional mentorship from firm shareholders
• You are looking to receive expanded experience and training from industry group leaders who are experts in their field
• You are ready to work with a diverse group of clients on a range of projects and engagements, affording you the opportunity to grow in a variety of auditing related expertise
• You are wanting to get connected and active in the local community and represent the firm at various community events and activities

 

*This is a fully in-person, working in the office role, located in our Panama City office location. This role will involve some practice development, new engagement leadership, and on-site client interaction that will require geographical residence within the Panama City area.

Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000

*We are looking to fill the Audit Manager role immediately.*

Continuing Education & Professional Development Benefits

• Education Tuition Reimbursement (college tuition, certifications)
• Leadership Development Training
• Business Development Training
• Industry Specific Training
• Paid membership dues for the FICPA and AICPA
• Paid CPA license renewal for the State of Florida
• Firm-sponsored time for community and professional activities

 

Employee Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full-time hours
• Self-Managed PTO
• Eight (8) paid holidays each year
• Parental Leave
• Firm supplemented health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit-sharing plan
• Commission Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Club and Gym Membership Fees Reimbursement
• Firm Cell Phone
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

 

You’ll find that between our regular team meetings, firm retreats, participation in industry specific events, and our involvement in professional organizations, we are committed to staying connected as a team.

More About the Firm & the Panama City Office:

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, with additional office locations in the following markets: Tampa and Panama City, FL. Our Panama City office is located in Florida’s “panhandle,” where you can expect a wonderful climate, attractive housing opportunities, ever expanding colleges and universities, fishing and water sports, arts and entertainment, ecotourism, and more! Panama City Beach has 27 miles of white sand beaches with turquoise waters, and it’s the place where “life sets sail!”

 

THF has grown to over 150 employees across all of our markets, providing our clients with a full range of superior services in traditional accounting, auditing and tax services, and comprehensive consulting and advisory services. We have maintained the high-quality control standards of a national firm and combined those attributes with the heart and personal touch points of a regional firm to ensure we “make an impact” in everything we do.

 

Learn more about THF by visiting: https://www.thf.cpa/.

 

If this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we encourage you to apply!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to LPersak@thf-cpa.com. Please also include contact information for at least three professional and/or community references.

 

If you have any questions about this employment opportunity, please reach out directly to LaQuisha Persak, Corporate Recruiter, by email at LPersak@thf-cpa.com.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer. If you prefer to submit your resume by mail, please use the following address: PO Box 14569, Tallahassee, FL 32317.