Audit Manager, Construction

Wipfli; Wauwatosa (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an experienced audit leader to manage engagements, supervise multiple teams, and drive high-quality delivery for clients in Wisconsin.

You will partner with senior leaders on risk assessment, GAAP compliance, and reporting, while guiding staff development and client service excellence. This hybrid role supports Milwaukee or Green Bay offices with client-site work as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and CPA certification.
• CCIFP preferred for advanced practice in assurance services.
• Minimum five years of public accounting experience with prior supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit, review, compilation engagements and multiple teams.
• Partner with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners in risk assessment, audit procedures, and reporting.
• Oversee daily operations of the audit engagement including staffing, planning, budgeting, and risk assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Risk assessment

Client service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA certification

CCIFP Certification

Job description

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement linked to our Milwaukee or Green Bay, WI offices.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:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• CPA certification required
• CCIFP Certification preferred
• Construction industry experience in private and/or public required
• Requires at least five years of job related experience in public accounting
• Requires prior supervisory experience

Kristin Kallies, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.