Our client a full-service accounting firm and a proud member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts is seeking an Audit Manager due to an upcoming retirement. This firm of over 100 professionals specializes in supporting companies in diverse sectors and has a team of 10 Audit professionals. This role is located in Brookfield, WI, maintains flexible hours M-F 8am-5pm, and includes lite local travel. The role also includes an ample benefit plan and a highly generous PTO plan starting at 200+ hours (5-6 weeks) to begin.

The key to this role is a current CPA and past experience in Public Accounting within the External Audit function. The Audit Manager will assist in for-profit, not for profit, governmental, and ERISA audits, as well as reviews and compilations. The incumbent will:

• Oversee the audit and other assurance engagements for clients, build relationships, and assure continued close personal attention to client needs.
• Manage financial statement audits, compliance audits, reviews, compilations and special projects
• Manage engagement teams and oversee engagement budgets
• Supervise and lead engagement team staff in all stages of the engagement
• Answer to engagement leaders in all aspects of engagement dynamics including timeliness, identified issues, job statuses, completion, and achievement of budgetary goals
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, compliance reports, and all client communications
• Develop strong client relationships as a trusted advisor and consultant, and foster those relationships for additional service opportunities
• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities for client and firm process improvements to enhance efficiencies based on knowledge gained relative to each client's operations, processes, and business objectives
• Identify and apply new accounting and auditing standards, communicate them to client personnel and assurance team members, and succeed in implementation
• Work directly with firm leadership regarding oversight of the assurance team
• Evaluate assurance team member performance and participate in fostering team members' growth
• Lead assurance team trainings and assist in identifying need areas for training

Qualifications

• Current CPA required
• Strong Experience in performing audits, in a public accounting – External Audit setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Proficient in both GAAP and GAAS standards (GAS experience a plus), and in applying and implementing standards
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting and audit software
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Technology Suite preferred.