Audit Manager

Career Legal; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

CPA exam support

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Career Legal in Madison, WI is seeking an Audit/Assurance Manager to oversee engagements, provide technical guidance, and mentor staff, delivering high-quality assurance services to clients.

The role emphasizes strengthening client relationships, understanding clients’ businesses, and supporting professional development while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• CPA preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing, financial reporting, and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Experience mentoring or supervising team members.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements, ensuring GAAP compliance and auditing standards.
• Analyze client financial records to identify issues, assess risks, and develop solutions.
• Conduct technical accounting research and communicate findings to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and understand their financial needs.
• Communicate with clients on accounting, financial reporting, and related matters.
• Train, mentor, and manage team members, supporting their development and performance.
• Review audit work for accuracy, quality, and standard compliance.
• Manage engagement deadlines and ensure timely client deliverables.
• Contribute to business development by identifying and referring potential new clients.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

We are partnering with an established public accounting firm seeking an Audit/Assurance Manager to join its team in Madison, Wisconsin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in their career with a firm that values client relationships, professional development, and work-life balance. The successful candidate will oversee audit engagements, provide technical guidance, and mentor team members while helping deliver high-quality assurance services to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable auditing standards.
• Analyze client financial records to identify accounting issues, assess risks, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Conduct technical accounting research and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing an understanding of their businesses and financial needs.
• Communicate directly with clients, providing guidance on accounting, financial reporting, and related matters.
• Train, mentor, and manage team members, supporting their technical development and performance.
• Review audit work to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Manage engagement deadlines and ensure client deliverables are completed efficiently.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by identifying and referring potential new clients.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification preferred, or the ability and willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing, financial reporting, and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Experience mentoring or supervising team members.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines effectively.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Onsite, hybrid, or remote working arrangements, depending on experience and business needs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement and CPA examination support.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supplemental insurance options, including life, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and critical illness coverage.
• Bonuses for business development referrals.
• Strong opportunities for career progression and long-term professional growth.

The firm offers a flexible working environment, allowing employees to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.