Audit Manager

Talentify; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Audit Manager in Chicago to lead multiple audit engagements, ensure quality deliverables, and manage staff development. The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP/GAAS and strong client communication skills.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, preparing financial statements and notes, mentoring staff, and supporting new business opportunities. MBA or industry experience in real estate, construction, or professional services is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and CPA license are required.
• Seven or more years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS with excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, client communication and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent engagements with the practice within budget and deadlines.
• Lead audit, review and compilation engagements in line with standards.
• Review workpapers, prepare financial statements and client communications.
• Perform risk assessment and link to audit procedures at engagement start.
• Support business development and provide continuing education or writing when needed.
• Mentor and develop staff and senior accountants on assignments.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Client communication

Technical accounting

Mentoring

Research & memos

Education

Bachelor's in Accountancy

CPA license

MBA

Tools

CCH Document

Engagement CS

PPC SMART Practice Aids

CCH Axcess

Job description

Audit Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Manage multiple concurrent engagements with the practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients.
• Lead and manage audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards, within budget and deadline expectations.
• Perform detailed reviews of workpapers completed by other associates. Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes and management letters for audit, review compilation, agreed-upon procedures, and other attestation engagements
• Perform risk assessment and linkage to audit procedures at the beginning of the engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of complex accounting concepts. Conduct research, prepare memorandums and summarize findings.
• Demonstrate exceptional client experience by providing quality, timely, deliverables.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff and senior accountants on assignments and assess performance for reviews.
• Assist Partners with new business development, extended service and consulting opportunities for existing clients.
• Demonstrate industry knowledge, experience and thought leadership including providing continuing education seminars when necessary and occasional writing for marketing and industry publications.
• Keep up-to-date on current accounting and audit practices and changes in tax law.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy
• CPA license
• Seven or more years audit experience in public accounting
• Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills
• Strong current knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to articulate complex information
• Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• MBA other advanced degree
• Experience with real estate and construction; manufacturing and distribution; hospitality industries; professional services; not-for-profit; employee benefit plans
• Working knowledge of tax issues facing corporations, pass-through entities and partnerships
• Experience with CCH Document, Engagement CS, PPC SMART Practice Aids, CCH Axcess
• Knowledge of PCAOB engagements