Audit Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Audit Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large employers like Kohl's, Northwestern Mutual, and the University of Wisconsin System maintain active internal audit functions. Demand is strongest in financial services audit, healthcare compliance, and public-sector assurance, reflecting the state's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, major academic medical centers, and state government agencies. Candidates at both the senior associate and director levels will find openings across these hubs year-round. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring a Government Audit Manager.
Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.
Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.
Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.
Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.
What you’ll do:
- Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, housing authorities, or other public-sector organizations
- Plan the engagement, perform fieldwork, prepare full disclosure financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies, perform other non-audit accounting services
- Plan and perform governmental audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), as applicable
- Plan and perform Single Audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, including testing compliance and internal controls over compliance
- Travel to/from engagements, which includes some overnight travel when needed
- Respond to RFP’s
- Evaluate and provide staff with leadership and career guidance
- Actively participate in community activities to develop positive relationships with community leaders and members
- Attend continuing professional education seminars
- Perform other duties as assigned
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, with CPA
- Six years of experience providing accounting and financial services is preferred; exceptions can occur based on work to be performed
- Experience auditing governmental entities and a strong understanding of governmental accounting and financial reporting
- Experience performing audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
- Experience planning and performing Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance
- Housing authority audit experience is a plus, but not required
- Exceptional communication and strong multi-tasking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary
- Ability to travel to local client sites as needed (some overnight may be required)
As a team member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Flexible work-life balance
- Paid community service day
Hawkins Ash CPAs office locations: Brookfield • Green Bay • La Crosse • Manitowoc • Marshfield • Medford • Mequon • Neenah • Rochester • St. Charles • Winona
Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring a Government Audit Manager.
Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.
Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.
Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.
Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.
What you’ll do:
- Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, housing authorities, or other public-sector organizations
- Plan the engagement, perform fieldwork, prepare full disclosure financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies, perform other non-audit accounting services
- Plan and perform governmental audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), as applicable
- Plan and perform Single Audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, including testing compliance and internal controls over compliance
- Travel to/from engagements, which includes some overnight travel when needed
- Respond to RFP’s
- Evaluate and provide staff with leadership and career guidance
- Actively participate in community activities to develop positive relationships with community leaders and members
- Attend continuing professional education seminars
- Perform other duties as assigned
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, with CPA
- Six years of experience providing accounting and financial services is preferred; exceptions can occur based on work to be performed
- Experience auditing governmental entities and a strong understanding of governmental accounting and financial reporting
- Experience performing audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
- Experience planning and performing Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance
- Housing authority audit experience is a plus, but not required
- Exceptional communication and strong multi-tasking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary
- Ability to travel to local client sites as needed (some overnight may be required)
As a team member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Flexible work-life balance
- Paid community service day
Hawkins Ash CPAs office locations: Brookfield • Green Bay • La Crosse • Manitowoc • Marshfield • Medford • Mequon • Neenah • Rochester • St. Charles • Winona
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Five or more years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or internal audit
- Demonstrated experience managing audit teams and presenting findings to senior leadership
- Proficiency with audit management software such as TeamMate, AuditBoard, or ACL
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IIA standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks like SOX or HIPAA
Audit Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a audit manager in Wisconsin?
Most audit managers in Wisconsin hold a CPA license issued through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting the state's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard starting point, and many candidates build toward the manager level through public accounting firms or internal audit departments before stepping into a leadership role.
How much do audit managers make in Wisconsin?
Audit managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $79,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $127,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire audit managers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring audit managers in Wisconsin include Johnson Block and Company, KerberRose S.C., and U.S. Bank, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of insurance carriers, regional banks, healthcare systems, and large retail headquarters means audit manager demand is distributed across several industries rather than dominated by a single sector.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most audit manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Brookfield, and Oshkosh account for the largest share of audit manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of the density of financial services firms, corporate headquarters, and healthcare systems there, while Madison's openings are driven by state government agencies, the University of Wisconsin system, and a growing professional services sector, and Green Bay's roles are tied to its manufacturing and insurance employers.
Are there remote audit manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since audit managers handle planning, review, and reporting work that translates well to remote settings. About 100% of audit manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption across the profession. The most remote-friendly portions of the role are risk assessment, report writing, and team coordination, while fieldwork at client or business-unit sites typically requires in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a audit manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a staff or senior auditor at one of Wisconsin's mid-size public accounting firms or a large internal audit department and working toward a supervisory role from there. Major Wisconsin employers in healthcare and financial services regularly hire audit associates directly from accounting programs at the University of Wisconsin campuses in Madison and Milwaukee. Earning a CPA license early and gaining exposure to SOX or healthcare compliance auditing are the credentials that move candidates to the front of the line when manager openings appear.
Where can I find and apply to audit manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to audit manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to those positions.
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