Audit Manager

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong employee retention

Collaborative culture

Exposure to leadership

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking an Audit Manager in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will manage audit engagements, serve as the primary point of contact for clients, and mentor audit staff. This opportunity offers exposure to a variety of industries and a collaborative firm culture that values employee well-being. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of public accounting audit experience and prior experience in managing client engagements. Join a team where you can make a visible impact and build leadership experience quickly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Prior experience managing or supervising audit engagements.
• Ability to work independently and interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements from planning through issuance.
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary contact for audit clients.
• Mentor and develop audit staff and seniors.

Skills

Public accounting audit experience

Engagement management

Client-facing role

Mentoring skills

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to lead engagements, mentor staff, and work in a firm that values flexibility and employee well‑being?

We're seeking an Audit Manager to join their growing Audit team. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a visible impact within a smaller, collaborative firm while gaining exposure to a wide range of clients and industries.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage audit engagements from planning through issuance
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and engagement deliverables
• Serve as the primary point of contact for audit clients
• Mentor and develop audit staff and seniors
• Assist with training and process improvements within the audit practice

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience
• Prior experience managing or supervising engagements
• Ability to work independently in a client‑facing role
• Open on industry background and prior firm experience

Why This Opportunity?

• Exposure to a variety of industries and clients
• Smaller firm environment with direct access to leadership
• Relaxed culture that does not overwork employees
• Opportunity to build leadership experience quickly
• Leadership team with Big 4/PwC experience

Benefits Highlights:

• Strong employee retention and collaborative culture