Audit Manager, CPA

Wertz & Associates; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Continuing education support

Professional development opportunities

Long‑term advancement potential

Job summary

Wertz & Associates is seeking an experienced Audit Manager (CPA) in Rogers, Arkansas, to lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base. This role emphasizes quality, technical excellence, and professional development within a growing firm.

You will collaborate with business owners across manufacturing, distribution, and nonprofit sectors, delivering meaningful insights, growth support, and robust financial reporting while advancing toward senior

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong audit and assurance background.
• Experience leading engagement teams.
• Strong financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and client expectations.
• Review financial statements and engagement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements.
• Identify risks and provide practical recommendations to clients.

Skills

Active CPA license

5+ years of public accounting

Strong audit and assurance

Experience leading engagement teams

Strong financial reporting knowledge

Excellent written and verbal skills

Project management

Multi-engagement management

Job description

Audit Manager, CPA

Assurance Leadership | Client Advisory | Team Development | Career Advancement

Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Growth Opportunities

Location: Rogers, Arkansas
Schedule: On-Site

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Rogers office.

This is more than a traditional audit management position.

It's an opportunity to work directly with business owners, manufacturers, distribution companies, construction firms, healthcare organizations, nonprofit entities, and closely held businesses while leading assurance engagements, mentoring talented professionals, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The firm has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, outstanding client service, and long‑term relationships. As an Audit Manager, you'll play a leadership role within the assurance practice, helping clients navigate complex accounting and reporting matters while developing future leaders within the firm.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $120,000–$160,000 base salary
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Significant client‑facing responsibilities
• Diverse portfolio of assurance and consulting engagements
• Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner‑track opportunities
• Collaborative and relationship‑focused culture

Exceptional candidates with specialized industry expertise, significant engagement leadership experience, or a proven ability to cultivate client relationships may be considered above the posted compensation range.

About the Firm

Our client is a full‑service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Arkansas and surrounding markets.

Services include:

• Audit & Assurance
• Reviews & Compilations
• Business Advisory Services
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Accounting Services
• Consulting Solutions

The firm is committed to helping clients achieve their financial and operational goals while fostering an environment where professionals can build rewarding long‑term careers.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Manager, you'll serve as a primary point of contact between clients, engagement teams, and firm leadership while managing a variety of assurance and consulting engagements.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Internal Control Assessments
• Risk Evaluation & Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Business Advisory Services
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Practice Growth Initiatives

This role offers an outstanding combination of technical accounting expertise, consulting, leadership, and client advisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Engagement Leadership

• Lead audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements from planning through completion
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and client expectations
• Review financial statements and engagement documentation
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements
• Identify risks and provide practical recommendations to clients

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting, financial, and operational matters
• Communicate engagement findings and recommendations
• Deliver exceptional responsiveness and client service
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand client relationships

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop senior and staff accountants
• Provide technical coaching and professional guidance
• Assist with training and development initiatives
• Promote collaboration and accountability across engagement teams
• Support recruiting and retention efforts

Practice Development

• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives
• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards
• Promote process improvement and operational efficiency
• Support client retention and practice growth efforts
• Contribute to the continued success of the assurance practice

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong audit and assurance background
• Experience leading engagement teams
• Strong financial reporting knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building strong client relationships
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibilities
• Takes pride in mentoring and developing accounting professionals
• Enjoys solving complex accounting and business challenges
• Values collaboration and continuous learning
• Wants a clear path toward future advancement
• Enjoys balancing technical work with client‑facing responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid scheduling
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Long‑term advancement potential

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Audit Manager opportunities focus primarily on engagement execution and compliance.

This opportunity offers the ability to become a trusted business advisor while helping shape the future of the assurance practice. You'll work closely with business leaders, guide developing professionals, and provide valuable insight that helps organizations improve operations, strengthen financial reporting, and achieve strategic objectives.

The combination of leadership responsibility, client visibility, professional development, and advancement potential makes this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced assurance professional ready to take the next step in their career.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected public accounting and advisory firm known for technical excellence, long‑standing client relationships, and a commitment to employee development. Through strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a focus on exceptional service, the firm provides professionals with the resources and support necessary to build rewarding and successful long‑term careers.