[Hiring] Audit Manager @Wipfli Advisory LLC

Role Description

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, focus on relationships, and encourage each individual to follow their own path. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Join our growing Technology Industry team, where you'll work with a dynamic portfolio of clients ranging from early-stage SaaS and PaaS startups to established companies preparing for acquisition or investment. Many of our clients are lean on internal accounting resources and rely on us not just for audits, but as trusted partners to guide them through GAAP complexities, foreign subsidiary considerations, and investor-readiness. If you thrive on onboarding new clients, teaching, and building strong, collaborative relationships, this is the role for you.

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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license required.
• 5 years of experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience with revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, convertible debt, and capitalized software is preferred.
• Experience with SAFE (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to client sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage.
• 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.
• 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.