Audit Manager, CPA — Lead Client Engagements (Hybrid)

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

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