Audit Senior/Manager

Ascendo Resources; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is representing a nationally recognized public accounting firm that is actively hiring for four high-priority audit openings within its Chicago office.

The roles include Financial Services Audit Senior and Financial Services Audit Manager, offering a hybrid opportunity in Chicago with a base salary of $110,000 – $160,000 plus bonus depending on experience, level, and qualifications. This is a strong path for career growth in real estate or financial services audits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years public accounting audit experience for Senior roles.
• 5+ years public accounting audit experience for Manager roles.
• Experience auditing Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, REITs, Funds, Financial Services, or related industries.
• Experience managing audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit methodology, financial reporting, and client service best practices.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Chicago.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred for Manager-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform or oversee audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Work with engagement teams, clients, managers, senior managers, and partners to manage timelines and audit execution.
• Review financial statements, workpapers, audit testing, and conclusions for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Build client relationships through clear communication and high-quality service.
• Support engagement planning, budgeting, workflow management, and deadlines.
• For Manager-level, supervise, mentor, and develop staff while managing client relationships and engagement economics.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit experience

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Education

CPA eligibility

CPA preferred

Job description

Chicago, IL | Hybrid | $100,000 – $160,000 + Bonus

Ascendo Resources is representing a nationally recognized public accounting firm that is actively hiring for four high-priority audit openings within its Chicago office:

• Financial Services Audit Senior
• Financial Services Audit Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced public accounting professionals who want to work with sophisticated clients, gain exposure to complex engagements, and continue building their career with a respected national firm offering strong leadership visibility, long‑term advancement, and a collaborative team environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This firm offers the brand recognition, resources, client complexity, and career path of a large national accounting firm while maintaining a team‑oriented culture where strong performers can make a real impact.

The Chicago audit practice is continuing to grow across both Commercial Real Estate and Financial Services, creating immediate opportunities for strong Audit Seniors and Audit Managers who are ready for their next step.

This is a hybrid opportunity in Chicago with a competitive compensation package of $110,000 – $160,000 base salary plus bonus, depending on experience, level, and qualifications.

Practice Areas Hiring

The Commercial Real Estate team works with clients across the real estate industry, including:

• Owners and operators
• Developers
• REITs and related commercial real estate entities

The Financial Services team works with clients across the financial services space, including:

• Private equity funds
• Hedge funds
• Broker‑dealers
• Asset management firms
• Other financial services and investment‑related entities

Responsibilities

The Audit Senior / Audit Manager will support and/or lead audit, review, and assurance engagements for clients within either the Commercial Real Estate or Financial Services practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform and/or oversee audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Work closely with engagement teams, clients, managers, senior managers, and partners to manage timelines, deliverables, and audit execution.
• Review financial statements, workpapers, audit testing, supporting documentation, and audit conclusions for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify accounting, reporting, and audit issues while providing thoughtful recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Build strong client relationships through consistent communication, technical guidance, and high‑quality service.
• Support engagement planning, budgeting, workflow management, and deadline execution.
• For Manager‑level candidates, supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff and seniors while helping manage client relationships and engagement economics.

Ideal Candidate Background

We are looking for candidates with public accounting audit experience in either Commercial Real Estate or Financial Services.

Qualified candidates should bring:

• 2+ years of public accounting audit experience for Senior‑level opportunities.
• 5+ years of public accounting audit experience for Manager‑level opportunities.
• Experience auditing clients in Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, REITs, Funds, Financial Services, Asset Management, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Broker‑Dealers, or related industries.
• Experience performing or managing audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit methodology, financial reporting, and client service best practices.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Chicago.
• Strong communication skills, leadership ability, and desire to grow within a nationally recognized firm.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred for Manager‑level candidates.

Compensation

$110,000 – $160,000 base salary + bonus

Compensation will depend on experience, level, practice area, CPA status, and overall qualifications.

Positions Available

Ideal for a strong audit senior or experienced associate looking to deepen their real estate audit expertise and continue progressing toward management.

Ideal for an experienced audit leader who can manage real estate client relationships, lead engagement teams, supervise staff, and contribute to continued practice growth.

Financial Services Audit Senior

Ideal for a strong audit senior or experienced associate with exposure to funds, investment management, broker‑dealers, asset management, or other financial services clients.

Financial Services Audit Manager

Ideal for an experienced audit leader who can manage financial services engagements, oversee staff and seniors, maintain client relationships, and support a growing practice.

Why Candidates Should Apply

This is a strong opportunity for audit professionals who want to join a nationally recognized firm, work with sophisticated clients, and build a long‑term career in either Commercial Real Estate or Financial Services audit.

Candidates will gain exposure to complex engagements, visible leadership, strong career progression, and a hybrid work environment in Chicago.

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non‑merit factor.