Audit & Assurance Manager: Strategic Client Leader

Talnt; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking an Audit & Assurance Manager in the United States with 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience. You will own key client relationships, lead engagements from planning through issuance, and coach Seniors and Staff while collaborating with firm leadership on complex accounting issues.

You will develop talent, expand client services beyond audits, and contribute to practice growth while maintaining high audit quality and compliance with GAAP/GAAS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting audit and assurance experience.
• Current Audit Manager experience or demonstrated experience operating at the Manager level.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion and final issuance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and senior management.
• Understand the business behind the financial statements and advise clients on complex accounting, reporting, internal control, and operational matters.
• Lead engagement strategy, risk assessment, audit execution, financial statement preparation, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Review financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and engagement documentation while maintaining a high standard of audit quality.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, deadlines, realization, and profitability.
• Identify issues early, develop practical solutions, and communicate recommendations directly to clients and firm leadership.
• Research and apply complex GAAP, GAAS, and evolving accounting guidance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Seniors and Staff while creating accountability across engagement teams.
• Make staffing and delegation decisions balancing development and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and introduce additional services.
• Participate in practice development, recruiting, internal initiatives, growth efforts.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Engagement leadership

Client relationships

GAAP/GAAS

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Talnt is seeking an Audit & Assurance Manager in the United States with 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience. You will own key client relationships, lead engagements from planning through issuance, and coach Seniors and Staff while collaborating with firm leadership on complex accounting issues.

You will develop talent, expand client services beyond audits, and contribute to practice growth while maintaining high audit quality and compliance with GAAP/GAAS.