Wipfli

Audit Manager, Manufacturing & Distribution

Wipfli • $90K — $120K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
  • CPA license required
  • 5 years of experience, preferably in public accounting
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Ability to travel to client sites
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements while providing team performance feedback
  • Collaborate with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners on risk assessment and reporting strategies
  • Oversee daily audit operations including staffing, planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
  • Research and communicate complex accounting guidance and transactions
  • Assist clients with GAAP compliance and FASB updates, addressing concerns promptly
  • Lead training programs and meetings within the firm
  • Engage in community, networking, and business development activities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement allowing work from home and client sites
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Involvement in community and business development initiatives
  • Supportive work culture that encourages individual career paths
  • Emphasis on maintaining work-life balance and flexibility
Full Job Description
Overview

Step into a role where precision meets progress. As an Audit Manager serving manufacturing industry clients, you'll help drive operational excellence and financial clarity in one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. At Wipfli, we partner with manufacturers to navigate complex regulations, optimize performance, and fuel innovation. If you're ready to lead with insight, build lasting client relationships, and make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of industry.

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement linked to our Madison, WI office. At Wipfli, hybrid is defined as associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home and at client sites. The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Note that scheduled meetings at the client and in the office will require in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Manage audit, review, compilation engagements, and multiple teams. Provide performance feedback to all members of those teams when engagements end
  • Partner with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners in risk assessment, audit procedures, and reporting
  • Oversee daily operations of the audit engagement. From staffing, planning, budgeting, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and the conclusion
  • Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions
  • Assist clients with GAAP compliance and the adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Updates. Address client concerns and resolve problems as they arise while communicating proactively and promptly
  • Serve as an instructor in the firm, department training programs, and meetings
  • Take part in and provide leadership in community, networking, and business development activities


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
  • CPA license required
  • 5 years of experience, preferably in public accounting
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Ability to travel to client sites
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills


Kristin Kallies from Wipfli's recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn Page to connect!

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

About Wipfli

Wipfli is a professional services firm that provides accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and technology services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Wipfli has over 2,500 employees and serves clients in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and nonprofit.
Learn more about Wipfli
Size
2,400 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Founded
1930
* Ladders Estimates

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