Audit Manager – CPA

Pinnacle99 INC; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle99 INC, based in Lincolnshire, IL, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead financial statement audits, manage client relationships, and develop audit teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting / A&A, 5+ years of financial statement audit experience, an active CPA license, and exposure to private equity-backed clients.

This role offers leadership opportunities within a well-established firm serving privately held and investment-backed clients across diverse

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting / A&A experience.
• 5+ years of financial statement audit experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Active CPA license is required.
• Experience with private equity-backed clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Plan, execute, and oversee audit engagements to professional standards.
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements.
• Manage client expectations, deadlines, and budgets.
• Supervise and mentor audit associates and senior staff.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

Candidates should meet ALL of the following core requirements:

• 5+ years of public accounting / A&A experience
• 5+ years of financial statement audit experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong financial statement audit background
• Private equity exposure
• Strong team leadership and client-management experience

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established public accounting and advisory firm providing audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services to businesses and organizations across a variety of industries.

The firm works closely with privately held companies, business owners, investment-backed organizations, and other sophisticated clients, providing high-quality financial reporting, assurance, tax, and advisory solutions. The organization values technical excellence, strong client relationships, teamwork, and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take on a leadership role, manage complex assurance engagements, develop audit teams, and work directly with clients and firm leadership.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead financial statement audit engagements, manage client relationships, supervise audit teams, and work closely with firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong public accounting and financial statement audit background, an active CPA license, proven supervisory experience, and exposure to private equity-backed clients or organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Plan, execute, and oversee audit engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related audit documentation.
• Work directly with clients and firm leadership to address engagement requirements.
• Manage client expectations, deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit associates and senior-level team members.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to audit staff.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting and audit issues.
• Maintain audit quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Support business development and client-service initiatives as appropriate.
• Assist with improving audit processes, procedures, and team efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 5+ years of public accounting / A&A experience.
• 5+ years of financial statement audit experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong experience leading and managing audit engagements.
• Proven team leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and accounting/audit software skills.
• Excellent client-service and relationship-management skills.

Key Industry / Client Experience

• Private equity experience is highly relevant and strongly preferred/required for this position.
• Experience auditing privately held, investment-backed, or middle-market organizations is highly desirable.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and complex audit assignments is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Background

The ideal candidate may come from an Audit Manager, Assurance Manager, Senior Audit Manager, or experienced Audit Senior background and should have the technical expertise and leadership skills necessary to step into a Manager-level position.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong public accounting foundation, active CPA licensure, significant financial statement audit experience, supervisory experience, and exposure to private equity-backed clients.

Critical Recruiting Requirements

Candidates who do not have an active CPA license, public accounting audit experience, or meaningful financial statement audit experience should not be submitted. Private equity exposure should be clearly demonstrated on the resume.