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Grant Thornton (US)

Audit Manager

Grant Thornton (US), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Grant Thornton (US) . As an Audit Manager, you will use your technical and leadership skills to oversee the completion of on-budget financial statement audits. You’ll apply your knowledge of each client’s operations, processes, business objectives and risks to enhance each financial statement audit — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement teams, and use our world-class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and have meaningful business conversations. From day one, you’ll 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, confidently.

Your 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 Grant Thornton colleagues on proposals and business development activities

Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to 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 Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events

Building your technical and professional skills through formal training

Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines

Minimum of five years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid-sized to large firm

An active CPA license (required)

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

Are curious about or have 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 skills

About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services — and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

The Team The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

You are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and that’s a good thing. We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

What to Expect Next If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits Grant Thornton provides personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles and aspirations. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the firm’s employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid holidays during the internship period.

Benefits for seasonal positions: seasonal employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, may participate in the 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan, and receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The ADA policy provides reasonable accommodation upon request by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability; to request accommodation contact HR@us.gt.com.

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local laws.

Note: This posting contains information about the role and benefits and may include references to other roles; only information relevant to this role is included here.

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