Audit Senior to Manager: Lead Engagements & Client Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. You will lead financial statement audits, supervise staff, and serve as the primary client contact on engagements.

The role emphasizes engagement leadership, risk assessment, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative assurance team. CPA licensure is preferred but not required initially.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Progressive public accounting audit experience
• Ability to identify, analyze, and clearly communicate audit findings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audit and assurance engagements
• Execute audit procedures and evaluate results per standards
• Identify audit findings, risks, and improvements; communicate to managers and clients
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and documentation
• Understand clients' businesses, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Serve as main client contact during engagements
• Communicate accounting/audit matters clearly and professionally
• Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Collaborate with assurance team members and leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and guide developing auditors
• Build trusted client relationships
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Gain exposure to clients across industries

Skills

Auditing

Client communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Engagement management

Risk assessment

Financial statement audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA licensure preferred

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. You will lead financial statement audits, supervise staff, and serve as the primary client contact on engagements.

The role emphasizes engagement leadership, risk assessment, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative assurance team. CPA licensure is preferred but not required initially.