Audit Manager - Asset Management

Crowe; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 91,400 - 186,900; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an experienced audit manager to lead a team of auditors in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. You will serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality audit work while fostering strong client relationships and team management.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant public accounting experience and must hold a CPA certification. Some benefits include a competitive salary range of $91,400.00 to $186,900.00 per year and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience.
• Must have CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state.
• 3+ years' experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Plan and design audit strategies tailored to clients' needs.
• Manage the audit process including budgeting and scheduling.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to higher management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.
• Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm-required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing, and time entry.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.
• Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or other related field.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience working with Private Equity, Asset Management and Fintech clients.
• Must have CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
• 3+ years' experience in supervisory role.

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.
• Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
• Exceptional professional presence with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.

Our Benefits

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,400.00 - $186,900.00 per year.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.