Assurance Manager, CPA

Assurance Manager, CPA Audit & Assurance Leadership | Client Advisory | Team Development | Great Place to Work®

Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing Opportunity

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin (Hybrid)

Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a leading public accounting and advisory firm recognized as a Great Place to Work®, is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to join its growing Assurance practice in Brookfield.

This is more than a traditional audit management role.

It's an opportunity to lead complex assurance engagements, develop high-performing teams, build trusted client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected professional services firm. You'll work closely with firm leadership while helping clients navigate financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and business challenges.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that combines technical expertise, client advisory responsibilities, mentoring, and long-term career advancement, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $120,000–$160,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunities
• Profit-sharing program
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Summer Fridays off
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Multiple healthcare plan options
• Leadership role within a growing assurance practice
• Strong mentorship and professional development programs
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Principal-level opportunities
• Great Place to Work® certified culture

Exceptional candidates with specialized industry expertise, nonprofit experience, employee benefit plan experience, or strong business development capabilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a premier accounting, consulting, and advisory firm serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

The firm provides a full range of services including:

• Audit & Assurance
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Consulting
• Client Accounting Services
• Wealth Advisory
• Strategic Advisory Services

The organization has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, client service, and creating meaningful career opportunities for accounting professionals.

As an Assurance Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading engagement teams and helping drive the continued success of the Assurance practice.

You'll gain substantial exposure to:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Internal Controls Assessments
• Risk Evaluation & Advisory
• Financial Reporting
• Client Relationship Management
• Staff Development & Mentorship
• Practice Growth Initiatives
• Leadership Development

This role offers an ideal combination of technical assurance work, leadership responsibilities, and client-facing advisory services.

• Lead audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and deliverables
• Review financial statements, work papers, and engagement documentation
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements
• Monitor engagement profitability and operational efficiency

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted resource for business owners and management teams
• Advise clients on accounting, reporting, and operational matters
• Communicate engagement findings and improvement recommendations
• Deliver exceptional client service throughout the year

• Mentor, coach, and develop assurance staff and supervisors
• Provide performance feedback and career guidance
• Assist with recruiting, retention, and staff development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Help build the next generation of firm leaders

• Evaluate internal controls and reporting processes
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Assist clients with complex accounting and reporting issues
• Support implementation of best practices for financial management
• Provide practical recommendations that improve operations and reporting accuracy

• Support firm growth initiatives and strategic priorities
• Participate in professional organizations and community events
• Assist with client retention and business development efforts
• Strengthen the firm's presence in the…