Audit Manager

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Audit Manager in Chicago. The role involves planning and executing audits, managing teams, and advising clients on business improvements. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and extensive auditing experience, with a focus on regulatory compliance and business process evaluations.

Qualifications

• Five years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Experience with IFRS, GAAS, GAAP compliance.
• Leading teams and managing audit budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and execute audits in compliance with regulations.
• Manage and mentor teams of Audit Senior Associates and Audit Associates.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations of clients’ business processes.

Skills

Planning and coordinating audits

Supervising audit teams

Identifying business risks

Consulting on business/process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Job description

Job Description:

[MULTIPLE POSITIONS]Grant Thornton has multiple openings for the position of Audit Manager based out of its U.S. headquarters in Chicago, IL and various unanticipated locations. The applicant may live/work anywhere in the U.S. with up to 20% regional travel. The Audit Manager will be responsible for the following: plan, coordinate, supervise and execute audits in compliance with applicable IFRS, GAAS, GAAP, legal and regulatory requirements; manage multiple teams across multiple clients, allocate work to staff and manage audit engagements to budget; identify audit issues, investigate and consult on resolution and service client base to make recommendations on business/process improvement and serve as a business advisor to clients; team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls; understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals; manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews; coach junior staff to develop a strong base for the firm; actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm; attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis; provide classroom training on both GAAP and GAAS for audit personnel; and conduct the review and evaluation of clients’ business processes and identify business risks and internal control weaknesses. This position will manage teams of 5 to 10 professionals (Audit Senior Associates and Audit Associates) as related to a specific engagement. Benefits information available here:https://grantthornton-benefits.com/. Offered Salary: $114,000.00-$135,000.00.

Minimum Requirements:

The position of Audit Manager requires a three- or four-year U.S. or foreign bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline plus five (5) years of audit or similar experience in public accounting or a similar capacity. Additionally, a qualified applicant's experience must include the following skills: (1) planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing audits for clients in compliance with applicable IFRS, GAAS, GAAP, legal and regulatory requirements; (2) leading multiple teams across multiple clients, allocating work to staff, and managing audit engagements to budget; (3) conducting the review and evaluation of clients’ business processes and planning of an audit engagement; (4) auditing the design and existing controls, in accordance with regulatory requirements and audit methodology, using applicable IT systems and tools; (5) reviewing engagements to identify significant inherent risks and assessing the detailed audit approach to minimize risks; and (6) identifying business risks and internal control weaknesses for clients, establishing the key audit objectives.

This position is included in Grant Thornton’s Employee Referral Program with incentives. Candidates who are interested in this position should select “Apply” below.