Audit Manager

Audit Manager
Location:Milwaukee, WI 53202
Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office – effective March 2026)
Position Type: Full-Time
The Audit Manager will lead financial statement audit engagements, overseeing multiple client teams and ensuring high-quality, on-budget delivery. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to build client relationships while driving engagement success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple financial statement audit engagements simultaneously
• Oversee engagement teams to ensure audits are completed on time and within budget
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding engagement progress and expectations
• Identify and resolve technical accounting and audit issues
• Train, mentor, and evaluate staff and senior associates
• Support business development and proposal activities
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on business and operational improvements
• Participate in recruiting and networking events
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
• Travel as needed (~25%)

Must-Have Requirements

• Active CPA license (required)
• Minimum 1+ year experience at Manager level
• Prior public accounting experience
• Strong experience in financial statement audits
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
• Proven experience managing multiple audit engagements
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Strong communication and client management skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• PCAOB audit experience (preferred)
• Experience with mid-to-large public accounting firms
• Exposure to audit automation and digitization tools

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Client relationship management
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Time management and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (Required)

Recruiter Submission Template:

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Years in Public Accounting:
Years at Manager Level:
Audit Experience (Financial Statement Audits – Details):
PCAOB Experience (Y/N – Details):
Experience with US GAAP / GAAS (Details):
Number of Engagements Managed Simultaneously:
Leadership Experience (Team Size & Scope):
Career Stability (Last 5–10 Years Summary):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
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