Audit Manager

Verital Advisory Search; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Milwaukee

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search in Milwaukee is seeking an Audit Manager to own client relationships and lead audit engagements from planning through completion in a growing practice. This role emphasizes leadership, practical management, and delivering high-quality audits.

You will supervise staff, review workpapers and financial statements for GAAP compliance, and collaborate with senior leadership to resolve complex accounting questions.

Qualifications

• CPA license required as stated in candidate qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience leading audit engagements and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve complex accounting questions with senior leadership.
• Build and maintain client relationships; communicate findings and updates clearly.
• Coach seniors and associates; delegate effectively and provide feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement execution and connect clients with firm experts.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Client relationship management

GAAP knowledge

Audit expertise

Staff supervision

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Annual base salary: $110,000 to $140,000 | Based on experience

Looking for an audit management role where you can own client relationships and have a visible impact on a growing practice? We are partnering with a growing accounting and advisory firm seeking an Audit Manager in Milwaukee. The role combines hybrid flexibility, leadership exposure, and opportunities to take on broader responsibility.

You will manage audit engagements from planning through completion, serve as a key client contact, and develop the people delivering the work. This opportunity suits a public accounting professional who combines strong technical judgment with an approachable, practical management style.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of audit engagements, including scope, staffing, budgets, timelines, and delivery.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Resolve complex audit and accounting questions in collaboration with senior firm leadership.
• Build client relationships and communicate findings, recommendations, and engagement updates clearly.
• Coach seniors and associates, delegate effectively, and provide timely performance feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement execution and connect clients with relevant firm expertise.

What you bring

• Approximately 5 or more years of public accounting audit experience, including engagement leadership.
• Active CPA license and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing audit work, supervising staff, and managing client relationships.
• Ability to balance quality, engagement economics, team development, and client deadlines.

Why consider this opportunity

• Hybrid work arrangement in Milwaukee.
• Ownership of client relationships and a meaningful role in developing audit talent.
• Visibility with firm leadership and opportunities for broader leadership responsibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.