Audit Manager, Manufacturing Industry

Wipfli; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA enrollment

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Well-being incentive

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Family care leave

Parental leave

Family formation benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Critical illness & accident insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Legal services

Long-term care

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Supplemental life/AD&D

Job summary

Wipfli in Illinois is seeking an Audit Manager serving manufacturing industry clients to lead audits, reviews, and multi-team engagements, ensuring financial clarity and compliance.

You will partner with senior leaders, oversee staffing, planning, budgeting, and risk assessment, and mentor staff while delivering actionable insights and building strong client relationships.

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.

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, risk assessment, fieldwork, and financial reporting.
• Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions.
• Assist clients with GAAP compliance and adoption of FASB updates; proactive client communication.
• Serve as an instructor in firm training programs and meetings.
• Lead and participate in community, networking, and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Public accounting

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.

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

Kristin Kallies from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn Page to connect!

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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, 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 values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $110,000 to $160,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

• 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.
• 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
• travel rewards.
• critical illness & accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• legal
• long-term care
• pet insurance
• ID theft protection
• supplemental life/AD&D.

"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.