Audit Manager, Manufacturing and Distribution

Wipfli LLP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in Maine is seeking an Audit Manager for manufacturing clients to drive operational excellence and financial clarity. You will lead audit, review, and compilation engagements while guiding teams and collaborating with senior leaders.

This role requires CPA, 5 years in public accounting, supervisory experience, and willingness to travel roughly 15% across New England. You will mentor staff, address complex accounting issues, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license required.
• 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to travel to client sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit, review, compilation engagements and multiple teams.
• 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, and risk assessment.
• Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Assist clients with GAAP compliance and FASB updates; address concerns proactively.
• Serve as an instructor in firm trainings and meetings.
• Lead community, networking, and business development activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Job description

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.

Step into a role where precision meets progress. As an Audit Manager serving manufacturing industry clients, you’ll help drive operational excellence and financial clarity in one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. At Wipfli, we partner with manufacturers to navigate complex regulations, optimize performance, and fuel innovation. If you’re ready to lead with insight, build lasting client relationships, and make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of industry.

This role will serve clients primarily in the New England market, therefore, there is not an expectation to work from the South Portland office on a day to day basis as there will be travel throughout this region, roughly 15% of the time.

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. From staffing, planning, budgeting, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and the 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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA license required
• 5 years of experience, preferably in public accounting
• Supervisory experience required
• 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” is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.