Audit Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage audit engagements and lead multiple teams. This role emphasizes the importance of flexibility and relationship-building, allowing individuals to carve their own path. Responsibilities include overseeing audit operations, providing performance feedback, and assisting clients with compliance issues. Join a firm that values its people and offers a career-defining opportunity with a commitment to professional growth and community involvement. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel rewards

Qualifications

• CPA License is required for this role.
• 5+ years of experience, preferably in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements and provide performance feedback.
• Oversee daily operations, including planning and budgeting.
• Assist clients with GAAP compliance and address concerns.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Audit procedures

GAAP compliance

Education

CPA License

5 years of experience in public accounting

Job description

Overview

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.

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, including staffing, planning, budgeting, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and 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

• CPA License Required.
• 5 years of experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Ability to travel to client sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

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 cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include health plan options, dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, and travel rewards. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.