Audit Manager
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Posted: July 12, 2025
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Quick Summary
Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing and supervising audit teams, ensuring high-quality audit results, and driving business growth.
Required Skills
Job Description
Now Hiring: Audit & Accounting Supervisors and Managers
Join One of Chicagoland’s Top CPA Firms
As one of the top CPA firms in the Chicago area and a Great Lakes Regional Leader (Crain’s Chicago Business and Accounting Today, 2020), we are committed to helping our clients—and our people—succeed. With more than 70 years in business and 125+ team members, we continue to grow by acquiring forward-thinking firms and providing exceptional service to our clients across diverse industries.
We’re seeking experienced Audit & Accounting professionals at the Supervisor and Manager level, particularly those with Not-for-Profit or privately held company expertise.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Senior Associate / Supervisor / Manager – Audit & Accounting
Depending on your level and background, you may:
• Lead or support Not-for-Profit engagements, including 501(c)(3), (4), and (6) organizations (e.g., education, health & human services, associations)
• Manage privately held business clients, primarily mid-market service companies
• Serve as Engagement Lead, handling pre-engagement planning through final deliverables
• Develop work plans, budgets, and schedules, and manage audit processes
• Supervise and train staff; review workpapers and provide feedback
• Build client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
• Customize and execute audit programs and tax procedures
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, Form 990s, and tax returns
• Analyze complex transactions and provide recommendations
• Address and resolve audit issues proactively
• Maintain post-engagement contact to ensure client satisfaction
Industries We Serve
We specialize in privately held businesses and have a deep client base in:
• Real Estate & Construction
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Hospitality & Professional Services
• Technology & Healthcare
• Not-for-Profit Organizations (no governmental work)
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you're looking for a collaborative, rewarding, and high-growth environment where you can make a difference and be recognized for your contributions, we want to meet you. Join a firm that respects your talent, supports your goals, and gives you the tools to succeed—professionally and personally.
Requirements:
Ideal Candidate Background
• BS/MAS in Accounting or related field
• CPA preferred
• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience, including audit and tax
• Experience with Not-for-Profit or privately held clients
• Exposure to both audit and tax is a strong plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage engagements independently
Benefits:
Why Join Us?
• Award-winning culture – Named a "Best Place to Work"
• Path to Partner – Clear advancement opportunities
• Established + Growing – Over 70 years in business and actively expanding
• Client-facing work – Direct access to clients, managers, and partners
• Diverse client base – Real estate, construction, manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, healthcare, tech, and not-for-profits
• Mid-market focus – Clients range from $20MM to $500MM+ in revenue
• 75% remote work model
• Flexible scheduling year-round
• Summer Fridays off (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• Generous PTO and benefits
• 37-hour workweeks outside of peak season
• Paperless office with modern technology stack
• Hands-on training + professional development curriculum
• Business casual environment with a balance of hard work and fun