Audit Manager

A respected small/mid-size CPA firm is seeking an Audit Manager to own engagement quality, develop staff, and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Highlights

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through reporting and partner review
• Review workpapers and financials; coach seniors and associates through complex issues
• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact; identify advisory and upsell opportunities
• 5+ years public accounting audit experience; CPA required; solid review and leadership skills
• Hybrid model with work-life emphasis and sustainable busy-season expectations
• Firm interviewing now — ready to hire ASAP

Compensation & benefits

• Base salary: $100,000–$130,000 DOE
• Performance bonus / year-end bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Life and disability insurance (typical package)
• PTO plus paid holidays
• CPE / CPA exam support and professional development
• Hybrid with strategic fieldwork; busy season managed with team capacity planning and recovery time
• Path to Senior Manager / Partner; CPE, leadership development, and collaborative culture

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Audit Manager, CPA Audit Manager, engagement manager, financial statement audit, public accounting, Madison, Wisconsin

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.