Audit Senior to Manager - Leadership & Client Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Career advancement

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Audit Senior to Audit Manager in the Greater Chicago Area on a full-time basis. The role offers engagement leadership, client interaction, and team development within a collaborative assurance team.

Responsibilities include planning, performing, and supervising financial statement audits, communicating findings, and ensuring adherence to professional standards while advancing your career in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Progressive public accounting audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Experience performing and/or leading financial statement audits.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and clearly communicate audit findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, firm leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Leadership or staff mentoring experience preferred for Manager-level candidates.
• Audit experience across multiple industries is highly valued.
• Strong commitment to client service and quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audit and assurance engagements
• Execute audit procedures and evaluate results in accordance with applicable professional standards
• Identify audit findings, risks, and areas for improvement and effectively communicate findings to managers, leadership, and client stakeholders
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses, operations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout audit engagements
• Communicate complex accounting and audit matters in a clear, professional, and practical manner
• Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Collaborate closely with managers, partners, and other members of the assurance team
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to developing audit professionals
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Gain exposure to clients across a variety of industries

Job description

gpac is seeking an Audit Senior to Audit Manager in the Greater Chicago Area on a full-time basis. The role offers engagement leadership, client interaction, and team development within a collaborative assurance team.

Responsibilities include planning, performing, and supervising financial statement audits, communicating findings, and ensuring adherence to professional standards while advancing your career in public accounting.