Wipfli

Audit Manager, Manufacturing Industry

Wipfli$110K — $166K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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 along with multiple teams while providing performance feedback
  • Collaborate with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners on risk assessments, audit procedures, and reporting
  • Oversee daily audit engagement operations including staffing, planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
  • Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions
  • Assist clients with GAAP compliance and resolve client concerns promptly
  • Serve as an instructor in department training programs and meetings
  • Participate in business development and networking activities

Benefits

  • 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan with profit share and firm matching contribution
  • Flexible time off and parental leave
  • Education and certification assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
Full Job Description
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.

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:

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $110,000 to $166,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

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
Founded
1930

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