Audit Manager

Career Legal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal, a well-established CPA firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements from planning through completion.

The Audit Manager will supervise audit teams, partner with clients and the Audit Partner to ensure quality, timelines, and professional standards, with opportunities for growth within a collaborative, relationship-driven

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Experience leading audit engagements and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee engagements for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work of senior and junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong relationships.
• Collaborate with Audit Partner on strategy, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify issues, develop solutions, and drive timely resolutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the audit practice.

Skills

Audit management

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Project management

Education

CPA license

Job description

A well-established CPA firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join the team.

The firm has built a strong reputation for long-term client relationships, technical excellence, and a collaborative environment with direct access to firm leadership. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work while maintaining high professional standards and a strong commitment to quality.

Position Summary

The Audit Manager will play a key leadership role within the firm's audit and assurance practice.

This position is suited to an experienced audit professional with the ability to manage engagements from planning through completion, oversee audit teams, and serve as a trusted point of contact for clients.

The Audit Manager will work closely with the Audit Partner and take ownership of the audit and review function, helping maintain consistency, quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee engagements for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by senior and junior audit staff.
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Collaborate with the Audit Partner on engagement strategy, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify issues, develop solutions, and ensure timely resolution throughout engagements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the audit practice and broader firm initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6–10+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Previous experience in an Audit Manager position is required.
• 3+ years of experience at the Audit Manager level with the current firm preferred.
• Strong experience managing audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit clients.
• Active CPA license required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage engagements and lead audit teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and client-facing skills.
• Stable employment history with a preference for candidates demonstrating long-term commitment to previous employers.
• Collaborative team with direct access to partners and firm leadership.
• High standards for quality, accountability, and professionalism.
• Relationship-driven culture focused on long-term client and employee relationships.
• Strong emphasis on stability, trust, ownership, and professional development rather than high employee turnover.