Audit Manager, Manufacturing & Distribution
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Manager serving manufacturing and distribution clients. The role leads audit, review, and compilation engagements and their teams, overseeing the engagement lifecycle from staffing, planning, and budgeting through risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion. The manager partners with senior leaders on audit procedures and reporting, advises clients on complex accounting matters and GAAP compliance, and supports adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Updates. The position also includes team instruction, performance feedback, and participation in community, networking, and business development activities. The role has a hybrid work arrangement linked to Wipfli’s Denver, Colorado office. Associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home, and at client sites, which may be local, regional, or national. Scheduled meetings at the office or client site require in-person attendance. Travel to client sites is required.
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.
Responsibilities
- Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements and multiple teams; provide team members with performance feedback after engagements conclude.
- 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 engagement conclusions.
- Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions.
- Assist clients with GAAP compliance and adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Updates; address concerns, resolve problems, and communicate 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 with profit sharing 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 coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
