About The Job
Are you seeking a public accounting firm where growth is a priority and high-visibility access to leadership is the norm?
Headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL with additional office footprints in Chicago and Downtown Miami, we are a top-ranked, full-service advisory and accounting firm with over 200 team members and 20 partners. Recognized by Accounting Today as a Best Firm to Work For and Crain's Chicago Business as a Best Place to Work, we blend high-performance standards with a collaborative culture focused on meaningful client relationships, continuous development, and community impact through our dedicated volunteer initiatives.
We are seeking Audit Seniors - Managers to join our growing assurance team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients, lead private equity-backed engagements, and directly mentor a group of rising associates.
Key Responsibilities
- Engagement Leadership: Oversee and manage all phases of complex financial statement audit engagements, with a strong emphasis on private equity clients and closely held businesses.
- Client Advisory: Develop meaningful, long-term client relationships-moving beyond compliance to deliver high-value, strategic business insights.
- Team Mentorship & Coaching: Serve as a direct mentor and counselor to associates and senior accountants, fostering their technical skills and career development.
- Project Management: Execute engagements efficiently, balancing high-level "big picture" strategy with attention to detail and timely delivery.
- Firm Development: Collaborate with partners to support business growth initiatives and contribute a voice toward shaping the firm's future operational practices.
Qualifications
- Licensure: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Experience: 3+ years of financial statement audit experience in public accounting, including at least 2+ years of direct supervisory/mentoring experience for Manager position.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's or advanced degree preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Highly developed software skills and expertise across modern auditing platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Core Attributes: Intellectually curious, accountable, and driven, with excellent communication and project management capabilities.
Why Join Us?
- Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as a Best Firm to Work For (Accounting Today) and Best Place to Work in Chicago (Crain's).
- High-Visibility Leadership: Work directly alongside partners in an environment that values high performers, clear expectations, and real career mobility.
- Community Focus: Active firm-sponsored volunteerism and community outreach initiatives (recognized with statewide public service honors).
- Comprehensive Advisory Ecosystem: Gain exposure to a full-service platform spanning assurance, transaction advisory, wealth management, international tax, and outsourced accounting.
Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Medical: Multiple plan options through BCBSIL; immediate eligibility.
- HSA: Annual firm contribution of $1,000 (single) or $1,500 (family).
- Flexible Spending: FSA options for health and dependent care expenses.
- Dental & Vision: Immediate eligibility; vision coverage includes annual exams and hardware.
- Telemedicine: 24/7 access to physician diagnosis and treatment.
Financial & Security
- 401(k) Retirement: 3% Safe Harbor Contribution from the firm; immediate vesting.