Audit Manager - Chicago

C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in downtown Chicago seeks an Audit Manager to join our hybrid team. You will lead audits for a variety of industries and mentor A&A associates, guiding risk assessments, planning, and execution.

This role offers strong training, career growth, and exposure to high-profile clients in a collaborative culture that values integrity and client service.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with leadership of audit teams.
• CPA certification active license.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience; strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop A&A associates on audits.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA certification

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert LLP delivers innovative and sophisticated assurance, advisory, and tax services to our clients. Our firm is thriving, and we seek a highly motivated Audit Manager for our downtown Chicago practice. This is a hybrid role. This highly visible position offers excellent training, development, and professional growth. You will have lots of contact with outstanding clients in a variety of commercial industries. If you seek a firm that offers career advancement, not just a job, keep reading!

What you need for this role:

• An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management abilities, and leadership skills.
• We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop A&A associates 5+ years of experience in public accounting Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Masters preferred.
• Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

• Cherry Bekaert cares about our people.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm.
• The salary range for this position is included below.
• Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.
• In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range: $91,200 to $164,200

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.

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© 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.