Audit Manager

77 consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager in Chicago, IL, to lead audit engagements and manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role requires a US CPA, minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience, and proficiency in US GAAP. Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements, mentoring staff, and collaborating with client teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain wider client exposure while enhancing technical expertise and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Robust understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience in audit planning and engagement management.
• Proficiency in financial statement review.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audit and assurance engagements.
• Review financial statements and workpapers, troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborate with client CFOs, controllers, and finance teams.
• Supervise senior associates and staff, mentor emerging team members.

Skills

Strong background in staff supervision and coaching

Excellent client communication skills

Advanced Excel and analytical skills

Capability to manage multiple deadlines and engagements effectively

Education

US CPA designation

Tools

US GAAP

Job description

A prominent firm is looking for an Audit Manager to enhance its expanding team.

This position is designed for a seasoned assurance professional eager to lead audit engagements, manage teams, and engage closely with clients in the middle-market sector.

The role offers substantial ownership over audit files while providing insight into broader client relationships and the growth of practice.

In the capacity of Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of audit and assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of privately held and middle-market clients.

Your responsibilities will include reviewing financial statements and workpapers, pinpointing risk areas, troubleshooting technical accounting and audit concerns, and ensuring adherence to engagement quality standards, budgets, and timelines.

You will collaborate directly with client CFOs, controllers, and finance teams to efficiently manage requests, discuss findings, and keep engagements on track.

This role also encompasses significant people leadership responsibilities.

You will supervise senior associates and staff, delegate tasks effectively, review deliverables, mentor emerging team members, and contribute to the development of a high-performing engagement team.

The opportunity for wider client exposure as opposed to a specific niche environment makes this role appealing for candidates seeking both technical expertise and enhanced commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• US CPA designation is mandatory
• A minimum of 6 years of public accounting audit experience
• Robust understanding of US GAAP
• Experience in audit planning and engagement management
• Proficiency in financial statement review
• Strong background in staff supervision and coaching
• Excellent client communication skills
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Capability to manage multiple deadlines and engagements effectively