Audit Manager — ESOP Leader & Strategic Advisor

Wertz & Associates; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Hamilton, OH seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead complex assurance engagements and act as a strategic advisor to clients. This on-site role offers direct exposure to ownership and leadership within a growing firm.

The position emphasizes advisory services, client relationships, and the development of future leaders in an employee-owned environment, with a focus on nonprofit and closely held clients.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 5–10 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience managing complex audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience serving business and nonprofit clients.
• Proven leadership and staff development experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple audit engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability.
• Serve as trusted advisor to business owners and executive teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals; conduct performance reviews.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention within the team.
• Foster collaboration and a high-performing I team environment.
• Drive growth initiatives and adapt to client needs.

Skills

Active CPA license

Audit leadership

Client advisory

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Wertz & Associates in Hamilton, OH seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead complex assurance engagements and act as a strategic advisor to clients. This on-site role offers direct exposure to ownership and leadership within a growing firm.

The position emphasizes advisory services, client relationships, and the development of future leaders in an employee-owned environment, with a focus on nonprofit and closely held clients.