Audit Manager, CPA

Wertz & Associates; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

47-hour busy season workweeks

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Continuing education support

Leadership training and development

Professional growth opportunities

Strong mentorship culture

Advancement path toward firm liderazgo

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements within our Assurance team, mentor developing professionals, and strengthen client relationships across diverse industries.

You will work in a hybrid schedule with a focus on technical excellence, quality service, and career growth, including leadership opportunities toward Senior Manager and Partner roles, while balancing workload and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Active CPA license.
• Experience leading audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and engagement deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements.
• Resolve complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Mentor and develop audit staff.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Audit Manager

Assurance Leadership | Client Advisory | Future Partnership Potential | Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000+ Base + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Schedule: Hybrid

Our client, a highly respected and long-established CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Assurance team in Lincoln.

This is more than a traditional Audit Manager position.

It's an opportunity to lead client engagements, mentor developing professionals, build strong client relationships, and play a meaningful role in the future growth of a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

What truly sets this opportunity apart is the culture.

While many public accounting firms continue to push demanding busy season schedules, this firm has built a reputation for maintaining a healthier approach to public accounting, including approximately 47-hour workweeks during busy season. Professionals enjoy challenging work, leadership opportunities, and career growth without sacrificing work-life balance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $110,000 - $135,000+ base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• 47-hour busy season workweeks
• Established and highly respected CPA firm
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner opportunities
• Strong mentorship and leadership development
• Opportunity to lead complex engagements
• Significant client interaction and advisory responsibilities
• Diverse industry exposure
• Collaborative culture with long-term stability

About the Firm

Our client provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to a diverse mix of organizations throughout the Midwest.

Industries served include:

• Agriculture
• Construction & Contracting
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Colleges & Universities
• Government Entities
• Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Dealerships
• Privately Held Businesses

The firm encourages professionals to develop industry expertise, strengthen client relationships, and pursue long-term leadership opportunities within the organization.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Manager, you'll serve as a key leader within the Assurance practice while managing client engagements and developing future leaders.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Internal Controls
• Risk Assessment
• Nonprofit Audits
• Government Audits
• Higher Education Audits
• Construction Industry Audits
• Manufacturing Audits
• Client Advisory Services

This position provides an excellent combination of technical accounting expertise, leadership responsibility, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership

• Lead audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and engagement deliverables
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements
• Resolve complex accounting and auditing issues

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Develop and maintain strong long-term client relationships
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and business insights
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value and services
• Deliver exceptional client service and responsiveness

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit professionals
• Review staff work and provide coaching and feedback
• Assist with staff training and professional development
• Foster collaboration and accountability across engagement teams
• Help build the next generation of firm leaders

Technical Excellence

• Research accounting and auditing matters
• Apply GAAP and GAAS guidance to client situations
• Monitor professional standards and regulatory developments
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and engagement execution
• Support firm-wide best practices and quality initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience
• Experience leading audit engagements
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GAAS
• Experience managing client relationships
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Industry experience within nonprofit, government, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, or higher education sectors
• Business development or client growth experience
• Desire to pursue long-term leadership opportunities

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building long-term client relationships
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibility
• Values mentorship and team development
• Enjoys solving complex accounting and auditing challenges
• Wants industry specialization opportunities
• Appreciates work-life balance
• Seeks a long-term career path with advancement potential

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 47-hour busy season workweeks
• Continuing education support
• Leadership training and development
• Professional growth opportunities
• Strong mentorship culture
• Advancement path toward firm leadership
• Collaborative and supportive environment

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Audit Manager positions promise flexibility and work-life balance but fail to deliver during busy season.

This firm has intentionally built a culture that allows professionals to continue growing their careers while maintaining balance. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful engagements, mentor talented professionals, develop industry expertise, and pursue long-term leadership opportunities without the excessive workloads often associated with public accounting.

The combination of strong culture, manageable busy seasons, leadership opportunities, diverse industries, and long-term advancement makes this one of the most attractive Audit Manager opportunities in the Lincoln market.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established CPA and advisory firm known for technical excellence, exceptional client service, and a deep commitment to employee development. Through mentorship, leadership training, industry specialization, and a collaborative culture, the firm provides professionals with the resources and support necessary to build rewarding and successful long-term careers.