Audit Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated audit manager who thrives in a collaborative environment. This role involves managing audit engagements, providing feedback, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. You will partner with senior management to assess risks and guide teams through complex accounting issues. The company values flexibility and relationships, offering a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a significant impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Plan Options

Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Time Off

Parental Leave

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Travel Rewards

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• CPA License required with 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements and provide feedback to team members.
• Oversee daily operations including staffing, planning, and budgeting.
• Research complex accounting matters and assist clients with GAAP compliance.

Skills

Communication Skills

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

Christine Villicana from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her at Christine Villicana LinkedIn to connect!

Additional Details

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, veteran 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 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), 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 as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.