Audit Manager

POSITION: Audit ManagerCOMPANY: A leading Accounting / Finance organizationLOCATION: Milwaukee WISALARY: $110000-$140000/yr (top end for experienced managers with 3 years at manager level)CATEGORY: Accounting / FinanceJOB DESCRIPTION:As an Audit Manager you will use your technical and leadership skills to oversee the completion of on-budget financial statement audits. Youll apply your knowledge of each clients operations processes business objectives and risks to enhance each financial statement audit all with the resources environment and support to help you excel. Youll build relationships with clients and your engagement teams and use world-class audit technology to work collaboratively solve smarter and have meaningful business conversations. From day one youll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors training programs resource groups team-based communities and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more day-to-day may include:- Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams concurrently to complete financial statement audits- Consistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly- Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent regular feedback- Being a proactive problem solver and sought-after business adviser to your clients on a variety of business improvement areas- Teaming with colleagues on proposals and business development activities- Working at a client site with your team in the office or remotely. Teams listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where you will have the support you need to thrive- Representing the organization at recruiting and professional networking events- Building your technical and professional skills through formal training- Other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:- Bachelors degree in accounting economics finance mathematics or related disciplines- Active CPA license (required)- Minimum of five years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid-sized to large firm- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Manager level role- Analytical technical and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP GAAS and PCAOB rules and standards- Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities- Value teamwork are agile and know the power of building strong relationships- Exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment- Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: 25%)- Excellent verbal and written communication skillsCOMPENSATION:- Annual bonus each year- Relocation assistance: Not available- Visa sponsorship: Not available#BP-3#LI-Post---SCREENING QUESTIONS:1. Can you describe your experience managing multiple financial statement audit engagements concurrently and how youve prioritized competing deadlines and client expectations2. You have an active CPA license and minimum 1 year at the Manager levelcan you walk us through your progression in public accounting and key achievements in your managerial role3. What is your experience with PCAOB audits and related compliance standards and how have you applied this knowledge to enhance audit quality4. Describe your experience using audit automation and digitization tools in your current or previous role and how youve helped your team adopt new technologies.5. Tell us about a time you trained and developed less experienced audit staff. How do you provide feedback and foster professional growth6. This role requires 25% travel and flexibility between client sites office and remote workhow does this align with your current situation and career preferences7. Can you share an example of when you acted as a business adviser to a client on process improvement or operational efficiency outside the scope of the audit