Audit Senior to Manager: Lead Audits & Client Engagements

gpac; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401

Generous PTO

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Audit Senior / Audit Manager for the Greater Chicago area in a full-time role with an established public accounting firm. The position focuses on leadership, client interaction, and developing audit staff within a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include planning, performing, and supervising audits, communicating findings to clients and leadership, and ensuring adherence to professional standards. CPA is preferred or actively pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• Public accounting audit experience
• Strong communication, written and verbal
• Ability to lead engagements and mentor staff
• Experience identifying audit findings and communicating them clearly
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audits and assurance engagements
• Execute audit procedures in accordance with professional standards
• Identify audit findings, risks, and areas for improvement and communicate them to management
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Develop understanding of clients’ business, controls, and reporting processes
• Serve as a primary client contact during engagements
• Communicate audit matters clearly and professionally
• Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and the assurance team
• Supervise and mentor developing audit professionals
• Build strong relationships with clients
• Maintain knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Gain exposure to various industries

Skills

Audit planning

Team leadership

Client communication

Analytical reasoning

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure preferred or pursuing

Job description

gpac is seeking an Audit Senior / Audit Manager for the Greater Chicago area in a full-time role with an established public accounting firm. The position focuses on leadership, client interaction, and developing audit staff within a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include planning, performing, and supervising audits, communicating findings to clients and leadership, and ensuring adherence to professional standards. CPA is preferred or actively pursuing licensure.