Audit Senior: Lead Engagements & Client Relationships

gpac; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager for the Greater Chicago Area. This role focuses on leading audits, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative assurance team.

Ideal candidates will have progressive public accounting experience, a CPA track or licensure pursuit, and strong communication and leadership skills to manage multiple engagements across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Progressive public accounting audit experience.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audit and assurance engagements
• Identify audit findings, risks, and areas for improvement and communicate findings to managers, leadership, and client stakeholders
• Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Supervise, mentor developing audit professionals
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients across industries
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards

Skills

Audit

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA licensure in progress

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager for the Greater Chicago Area. This role focuses on leading audits, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative assurance team.

Ideal candidates will have progressive public accounting experience, a CPA track or licensure pursuit, and strong communication and leadership skills to manage multiple engagements across diverse industries.