Audit Lead: Lead Fieldwork & Client Liaison

Lauterbach-; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen, a well-established CPA firm in Naperville, seeks a full-time Audit Lead to join our Audit department. The role leads day-to-day on engagements, manages planning, execution and wrap-up, and serves as primary client liaison during fieldwork.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a starting salary range of $85,000 to $100,000, with growth opportunities based on location, experience, and certifications. Travel up to 80% around the Chicago suburbs is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 2–6 years of experience.
• Pursuing CPA a plus.
• Government or Non-profit audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day lead on assigned audit engagements, helping to manage planning, execution, and wrap-up.
• Perform and oversee risk assessments, including identification of key audit areas and tailoring audit procedures accordingly.
• Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings, including verifying financial statement information to supporting documentation and appraising the adequacy of internal control systems.
• Review workpapers and documentation prepared by Associates to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards and professional guidance.
• Conduct on-the-job training and contribute to the development of staff by answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members.
• Act as the primary client liaison during fieldwork, maintaining professional and responsive communication.
• Coordinate information requests, status updates, and issue resolution with client management.
• Identify and clearly communicate audit findings, control deficiencies, and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Travel 80%

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Lauterbach & Amen, a well-established CPA firm in Naperville, seeks a full-time Audit Lead to join our Audit department. The role leads day-to-day on engagements, manages planning, execution and wrap-up, and serves as primary client liaison during fieldwork.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a starting salary range of $85,000 to $100,000, with growth opportunities based on location, experience, and certifications. Travel up to 80% around the Chicago suburbs is required.