Audit Manager

Summary

Join one of Chicagoland’s top CPA firms, a Great Lakes Regional Leader, with over 70 years in business and 125+ team members. We are seeking experienced Audit & Accounting professionals at the Supervisor and Manager level, particularly those with Not-for-Profit or privately held company expertise. The firm offers a collaborative, rewarding, and high-growth environment with opportunities for advancement. They provide a 75% remote work model, flexible scheduling, and generous PTO and benefits. The firm specializes in privately held businesses and has a diverse client base across various industries. They offer a supportive environment that respects talent, supports goals, and provides tools for professional and personal success.

Requirements

• BS/MAS in Accounting or related field
• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience, including audit and tax
• Experience with Not-for-Profit or privately held clients
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage engagements independently

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Exposure to both audit and tax is a strong plus

Benefits

• 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