Audit Supervisor - Hybrid | Benefit-Plan Audits & Growth

Hire Consulting Services; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Year-round flexible scheduling

Summer Fridays

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in the Chicago North Suburbs is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead employee benefit plan audits and other for-profit engagements, with a focus on client interaction and staff development. The role offers exposure to leadership and a clear path for advancement.

The position features a hybrid work arrangement, a base salary of $90,000–$110,000, and attractive total compensation, with a yearly bonus potential and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience in audit and accounting.
• 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 employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Monitor engagement progress and communicate directly with Managers and Partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop and tailor audit programs based on individual client needs and risk.
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, tax returns, and other attestation engagements.
• Analyze complex transactions and unusual accounting situations.
• Identify potential issues and perform appropriate technical research.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
• 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 experience

Leadership

Client communication

Audit supervision

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in the Chicago North Suburbs is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead employee benefit plan audits and other for-profit engagements, with a focus on client interaction and staff development. The role offers exposure to leadership and a clear path for advancement.

The position features a hybrid work arrangement, a base salary of $90,000–$110,000, and attractive total compensation, with a yearly bonus potential and a strong benefits package.