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Audit Manager

Milwaukee, WI
Permanent

Posted

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:

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
CPA License (Active Details):
Total Years of Experience:
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 510 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):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Milwaukee, WI 53202?

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254677149