Audit Supervisor

Warady & Davis LLP; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warady & Davis LLP, a leading Chicago-area CPA firm, seeks an Audit Supervisor with EBPA experience to lead engagement teams for employee benefit plan audits and for-profit clients. The role emphasizes client service, training staff, and managing engagements.

We offer advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, and a hybrid workplace with flexible scheduling and summer Fridays. Strong growth potential and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• BS/MAS degree required as baseline.
• CPA preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in employee benefit plan audit is a plus.
• Taxation knowledge is expected.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff accountants as part of client engagement teams.
• Develop and train staff.
• Serve as the Engagement Lead on EBPA and other client accounts, managing planning, execution, and final deliverable.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets and schedules; monitor status and adjust as needed.

Skills

Direct staff supervision

Engagement lead

Pre-engagement planning

Client communication

Education

BS/MAS Degree

CPA preferred

Employee Benefit Plan Audit

Taxation knowledge

Job description

As one of the top 25 CPA firms in the Chicago land area, a top 200 firm nationally, and a Great Lakes Regional Leader (Source: Crain’s Chicago Business, AICPA G400, and Accounting Today), Warady & Davis LLP is seeking an audit supervisor with prior public accounting and employee benefit plan audit experience to join our team. CLICK HERE to learn more or view our job postings.

Specializing in employee benefit plan audit, privately-held businesses and related business owners, family members and individuals, W&D is dedicated to helping our clients & people succeed. We offer an outstanding career path, significant growth & income potential and excellent, comprehensive benefits.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding professional environment where you will have opportunity for advancement and your talent will be respected and developed, Warady & Davis LLP is THE RIGHT CHOICE©. You’ll interact regularly with clients, managers and partners, and enjoy challenges that expand your knowledge. With us, you have the opportunity to gain knowledge, responsibility and grow professionally at a fast rate.

W&D offers a full scope work experience – from work papers through financials to preparing the tax return. You’ll be involved in every aspect of client engagements. And, we have a diverse client base, so we keep you inspired with assignments that vary by industry sector and service area. You also have the opportunity to specialize in industries and practice areas that interest you. This position will be primarily dedicated to serving employee benefit plan audit and for-profit clients.

Audit Supervisor Job duties include:

• Direct staff accountants as part of client engagement teams.
• Develop and train staff.
• Serve as the Engagement Lead on specific employee benefit plan audit and other client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable.
• Develop a detailed engagement work plan, budgets and schedules. Monitor project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to Managers and/or Partners.
• Develop a professional relationship with the client. Gain the respect and confidence of the client by consistently demonstrating superior client service, quality work products, and professional integrity.
• Serve as a point-of-contact to the client. Ensure that the client is fully informed of engagement progress, logistics, and delivery dates.
• Formulate audit approach and tailor appropriate audit programs.
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, tax returns, management letters, agreed-upon procedures, and other attestation engagements.
• Demonstrate professional creativity in dealing with client matters and make constructive suggestions to improve client operations.
• Effectively analyze client transactions and unusual situations.
• Recognize and resolve potential and/or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting if necessary.
• Manage audit and accounting process (to include resource allocation and budgeting, billing, and collection), submit requests to schedule staff, deliver work products on time and within scope, and communicate engagement status to Warady & Davis LLP management.
• Communicate periodically with client following the completion of the engagement to ensure client satisfaction.
• Prepare Form 990 and business returns as part of audit engagements.

Requirements

• BS/MAS Degree
• CPA preferred
• Employee Benefit Plan Audit specialization/knowledge a plus
• Taxation knowledge
• Minimum 5-7+ year’s public accounting firm audit and tax experience

The bottom line is that at W&D, we know what’s important in life:

• Work that is satisfying & rewarding.
• Excellent, competitive compensation & benefits.
• Outstanding advancement opportunities.
• People who are open & supportive.
• Surroundings that give you the freedom & opportunity to succeed.
• A great team built on friendships.
• The opportunity to have your opinions heard and respected by management.
• A balance of hard work & fun. Year-round, we host parties & events that celebrate a sense of family & team spirit.
• Leading technology to enhance your efficiency.
• A professional development curriculum designed to continually build your technical & management skills.
• Business casual attire.
• Hybrid workplace with year-round flexible scheduling and summer Fridays.

W&D has enjoyed impressive growth over the last 78+ years and together with W&D Consulting LLC, we look forward to continued profitable expansion. As a member of the Warady & Davis team, you will have many advantages including: a comprehensive, hands-on training program, direct client and Partner contact, diverse work and industry exposure, and outstanding salary and benefits, to name a few. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to become a key player in our firm – and our clients’ – success.

We are proud to be named a “100 Best Accounting Firms to Work for” nationally by Accounting Today, a “Best Place to Work for Millennials” in America by Best Companies and The Center for Generational Kinetics, and a “Best Place to Work in Illinois” by The Daily Herald. Together we create an exceptional, cohesive team of people who are passionate about what we do and are committed to our clients’ success and to each other.

Compensation and Benefits Disclosure

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000. This range represents a good faith estimate of what Warady & Davis reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s specific skills, certifications, years of experience, relevant education, market conditions, and required travel.

This position is also eligible to participate in the Warady & Davis annual bonus compensation program, reflecting our pay-for-performance philosophy. Inclusive of bonus opportunities, the total estimated compensation range for this role is $92,500 – $121,000+.

In addition to compensation, employees are eligible to participate in Warady & Davis benefit programs, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as other wellness and employee assistance programs.

The salary range information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local salary transparency laws currently in effect and may be updated as new regulations are implemented.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Warady & Davis LLP is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.