Audit Manager- Title IV

Sikich LLP; Chicago, Naperville (IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

CPA bonus exam days

Job summary

Sikich LLP in Chicago/Naperville invites an Audit Manager to join our growing team. You will oversee multiple client engagements, plan and staff audits, review findings, and mentor staff while ensuring high-quality service and on-time delivery.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting or related field, 5+ years in public accounting, 3+ years leading teams, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Hybrid/remote options and strong benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting background with management experience.
• 3+ years leading teams and audit engagements.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and audit prep software.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple client engagements and manage to budget.
• Manage key components of audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of client service.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations on business processes and controls.
• Perform detailed reviews of higher-risk areas for technical accuracy and evidence sufficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with client sponsors.
• Develop people through supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and client networks.
• Understand service offerings and identify opportunities to better serve clients.
• Contribute to recruiting, retention, and training of audit professionals.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Deliver exceptional client support both virtually and onsite.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Training

Mentoring

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

US GAAP knowledge

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit preparation software

Job description

(Chicago, IL/Naperville, IL - Hybrid, Remote)

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director , the Audit Manager will …

The Audit Manager will work closely with internal leadership & staff to ensure the timely completion off financial statement audits.This includes, but not limited to audit planning, walkthroughs, scheduling, review, & presentation of audit findings.Additionally, the audit manager will also play an active role in the training, development, & hiring of others.

What will you do in this role?

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements with the ability to manage to budget.
• Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of exceptional client service.
• Provide thought leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience.
• Perform a detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the audit work, that sufficient and appropriate evidence is obtained, and conclusions are appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff.
• Assist partners and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training audit and assurance professionals.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting background with management experience.
• 3+ years leading teams and audit engagements.
• Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is Min $ $106,502.27-Mid $131,250.37-Max $153,016.50 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.