Audit Supervisor for Employee Benefit Plans (Hybrid)

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Year-round flexible scheduling

Summer Fridays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development

Direct client and Partner interaction

Diverse industry exposure

Advancement potential

Modern technology and resources

Collaborative culture

Social events and team activities

Business casual environment

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in the Chicago North Suburbs is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead employee benefit plan audits and other attest engagements. This hybrid role focuses on client service, staff development, and engagement leadership.

You will supervise staff, plan engagements, monitor budgets, prepare financial statements and Form 990s, and maintain strong client relationships. CPA preferred; 5–7+ years in public accounting with audit experience required.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Employee Benefit Plan audit experience or specialization is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of taxation and business returns.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong technical accounting and audit skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through completion.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Monitor engagement progress and communicate with managers and partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, tax returns, and other attestation engagements.
• Prepare Form 990 and business tax returns associated with audit engagements.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships through responsive and high-quality service.

Skills

Public accounting audit

Staff supervision

Client communication

Engagement management

Technical audit skills

Taxation knowledge

Multiple engagements

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in the Chicago North Suburbs is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead employee benefit plan audits and other attest engagements. This hybrid role focuses on client service, staff development, and engagement leadership.

You will supervise staff, plan engagements, monitor budgets, prepare financial statements and Form 990s, and maintain strong client relationships. CPA preferred; 5–7+ years in public accounting with audit experience required.