Audit Manager

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee programs

Job summary

Highspring is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Audit Manager CPA to join a Chicago-based public accounting and advisory organization. You will own client engagements, lead audit teams, and work with senior leadership to drive quality and growth.

The role requires an active CPA, 5+ years in public accounting, and at least 6 months in an Audit Manager capacity. Expect onsite five days a week, collaboration across industries, strong communication, and opportunities for leadership

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Minimum 6 months of experience at the Audit Manager level.
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• Experience serving privately held and middle-market businesses strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Lead audit teams and review work performed by audit professionals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff.
• Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, budgets, and client expectations.
• Build relationships with financial executives and business owners.
• Advise clients on accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Support select transaction-related and financial analysis projects.
• Collaborate directly with senior practice leadership.
• Help strengthen and expand the Chicago-based team.
• Travel locally to client locations as needed.

Skills

CPA license

Audit leadership

Team management

Client relationships

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Engagement management

Public accounting

Job description

Audit Manager CPA

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Full-time onsite, Monday–Friday

Base Salary: $115,000-$160,000, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and additional employee programs

Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of an established public accounting and advisory organization seeking an experienced Audit Manager in Chicago.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of client engagements, lead and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior leadership. The organization is continuing to invest in its Chicago presence, creating opportunities for increased leadership responsibility and advancement over time.

What You’ll Do

• Manage multiple assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Lead audit teams and review work performed by audit professionals
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff
• Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, budgets, and client expectations
• Build relationships with financial executives and business owners
• Advise clients on accounting and financial reporting matters
• Support select transaction-related and financial analysis projects
• Collaborate directly with senior practice leadership
• Help strengthen and expand the Chicago-based team
• Travel locally to client locations as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Active CPA license required
• 5+ years of relevant public accounting audit experience
• Minimum 6 months of experience at the Audit Manager level
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and leading teams
• Experience within a small to midsized public accounting firm strongly preferred
• Experience serving privately held and middle-market businesses strongly preferred
• Exposure to clients with varying ownership structures is beneficial
• Strong client-facing skills, including experience working with senior financial leaders and business owners
• Consistent, progressive work history
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Location & Work Requirements

• Five days per week onsite in Chicago
• Candidates must currently live within reasonable commuting distance of the office
• Local travel to client locations is required
• Relocation is not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Join a Chicago team that is continuing to grow and invest in its local presence
• Work directly with senior leadership in a collaborative, non-siloed environment
• Gain meaningful exposure to CFOs, controllers, and business owners
• Lead and develop audit professionals while helping build the local team
• Work across multiple clients, industries, and engagement types
• Gain exposure beyond traditional audit work through advisory and transaction-related projects
• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities as the Chicago operation expands
• Pursue a defined path for continued promotion and professional growth