Audit Manager, Manufacturing Industry
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Manager to serve manufacturing industry clients. The role focuses on leading audit, review, and compilation engagements, managing teams, and helping manufacturers navigate complex regulations, improve performance, and support innovation. The manager oversees engagement operations from staffing and planning through fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusions; partners with senior leaders on risk assessment and reporting; and advises clients on complex accounting matters and GAAP compliance. The position also includes staff instruction, client relationship development, and participation in community, networking, and business development activities. The role requires travel to client sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- CPA license.
- Five years of experience, preferably in public accounting.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to travel to client sites.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public accounting.
Responsibilities
- Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements and multiple teams; provide performance feedback to team members after engagements.
- Partner with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners on risk assessment, audit procedures, and reporting.
- Oversee daily audit engagement operations, including staffing, planning, budgeting, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusions.
- Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions.
- Assist clients with GAAP compliance and adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Updates; address concerns and resolve problems while communicating proactively and promptly.
- Serve as an instructor in firm and department training programs and meetings.
- Participate in and provide leadership for community, networking, and business development activities.
Benefits
- Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- HSA enrollment opportunity with potential Firm contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan, profit share, and Firm matching contribution.
- Well-being incentive.
- Education and certification assistance.
- Flexible time off.
- Family care leave and parental leave.
- Family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel rewards.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
- Potential annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
