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Audit Manager - Public

Robert Half

Middleton, WI 53562 • $100,000 to $130,000 / yr • 9/20/2026

Job Description

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and deliver high-quality service to clients. This position plays a key role in guiding audits, reviews, and compilations while partnering with firm leadership to keep projects on schedule, within scope, and aligned with established standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, effective client communication, and a commitment to developing team members in a collaborative public accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct multiple assurance engagements from initial planning through final delivery, including audits, reviews, and compilations for a range of clients.
• Coordinate timelines, staffing assignments, budgets, and billing activities to keep engagements moving efficiently and meeting target deadlines.
• Resolve advanced accounting, auditing, compliance, and internal control matters by applying sound judgment and technical expertise.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and related reports to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates, addressing concerns, and building long-term working relationships.
• Coach, supervise, and assess senior accountants, staff accountants, and interns while supporting their ongoing technical and career development.
• Partner with firm leadership to improve engagement execution, maintain quality expectations, and support a productive team environment.
• Recognize opportunities to expand client services and contribute to business growth through referrals and additional advisory support.
• Meet utilization goals while upholding confidentiality, encouraging continuous learning, and supporting improvements to audit processes.• CPA firm audit experience with a background managing audits, reviews, and compilations in a public accounting setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engagement teams, balance multiple priorities, and deliver work accurately within budget and deadline constraints.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven success reviewing financial statements and engagement documentation for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Effective communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to advise clients and collaborate with Partners and staff.
• Experience mentoring and developing accounting team members across different levels of responsibility.
• Familiarity with information systems auditing concepts such as ITGC, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, or CISA-related knowledge is valued.
• Commitment to confidentiality, attention to detail, ethics, and ongoing continuing education.