Audit Manager

Distinct | North America; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

PTO

Career development

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a respected mid-sized CPA firm with roughly 150 people, is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audits from planning to completion, serve as the main client contact, and mentor Seniors and Associates.

The role handles a mixed client base of for-profit and non-profit organizations. Busy season is intense but balanced by a 40-hour week standard; partnership is a real option with clear leadership paths in people development, technical work, or business development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing audit engagements and leading teams in public accounting.
• Ability to mentor Seniors and Associates.
• Main point of contact for clients during audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Support and mentor Seniors and Associates.
• Lead and develop a mixed client base of for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Skills

Audit management

Mentoring

Client communication

Public accounting

Leadership

Education

CPA or close to qualifying

Job description

If you’re a CPA who enjoys leading audits and developing people, but doesn’t want a “partner or out” culture, this is the kind of firm people tend to stay with.

This independent mid-sized firm (around 150 people) has grown steadily and has won Best Place to Work multiple times. It shows in the way they treat their people, their flexibility, and their culture.

The role

You’ll manage complex audit engagements from planning through completion, act as the main point of contact for clients, and support and mentor Seniors and Associates. The client base is mixed across for-profit and non-profit, and while specialisation is encouraged over time, they’re happy for you to join as a well-rounded Audit Manager and let your strengths shape your path.

Busy season & balance

Busy season typically runs 54–60 hours. Outside of that, the expectation drops back to 40-hour weeks max, with time built in for training, mentoring, and development.

Progression

There’s no rigid up-or-out structure. Partnership is a genuine option (one current partner started as an intern), but there are also strong leadership paths in people development, technical work, or business development.

You

CPA (or close to qualifying) with experience managing audit engagements and leading teams in public accounting.

The package

100% employer-paid healthcare (individual), minimum 4 weeks PTO, profit sharing for all employees, and a genuine focus on long-term career sustainability.

Don’t overthink it. The worst outcome is a pleasant conversation about your career. The best? Well, that's where it gets rather exciting.