Audit Manager

Thomas Talent Network, LLC; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

CPA support and professional develop.

Starting PTO ~3 weeks

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network, LLC seeks an Audit Manager for a full-time, in-office role in Lincolnshire, IL. The position leads audit engagements end-to-end, mentoring staff, and serving as the main client contact to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 6-10+ years in public accounting, CPA licensure, and experience managing both for-profit and nonprofit audits, with a strong emphasis on communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Audit Manager experience required (title held at least 3 years).
• Active CPA license required.
• Experience auditing both for-profit and nonprofit clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work by senior and junior audit staff.
• Ensure audits follow professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for audit clients.
• Collaborate with Audit Partner on strategy, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support continuous improvement within the audit practice and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Team mentoring

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 seeks an Audit Manager in Lincolnshire, IL. Full-Time, fully in-office, Monday-Friday. Compensation: $90,000-$130,000 base (depending on experience), plus additional earning potential tied to client responsibility and engagement ownership.

Position Summary: The Audit Manager plays a key leadership role within the firm's audit and assurance practice — managing engagements end-to-end, overseeing teams, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients. Works closely with the Audit Partner and takes ownership of the audit and review function, helping drive consistency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion
• Oversee audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations
• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by senior and junior audit staff
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with professional standards and firm methodologies
• Serve as a primary point of contact for audit clients
• Collaborate closely with the Audit Partner on engagement strategy, scheduling, and execution
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution
• Support continuous improvement within the audit practice and firm-wide initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6-10+ years of public accounting audit experience
• Prior experience in an Audit Manager role required (held the title at least 3 years at current firm)
• Strong experience managing audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit clients
• Active CPA license required
• Proven ability to manage engagements independently and lead audit teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred

Compensation & Benefits: Base $90,000-$130,000; health insurance; 401(k) with 4% employer match; CPA support and professional development assistance; approximately 3 weeks of starting PTO. Monday-Friday, standard business hours; in-office (Lincolnshire, IL); commute/relocate required; English required.