Audit Supervisor – Hybrid, Flexible Schedule, Growth Path

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; 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 compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development

Direct client interaction

Diverse industry exposure

Advancement potential

Job summary

Chicago North Suburbs CPA Firm is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead client engagements from planning through completion in the Chicago area. You will supervise staff, interact with Managers and Partners, and ensure the full scope of engagements from workpapers to tax returns.

The role emphasizes employee benefit plan audits for privately held clients, with strong client exposure and advancement potential in a hybrid work environment. CPA preferred and 5–7+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience in audit and accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Employee Benefit Plan audit experience or specialization is desirable.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• 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

Audit

Staff supervision

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Chicago North Suburbs CPA Firm is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead client engagements from planning through completion in the Chicago area. You will supervise staff, interact with Managers and Partners, and ensure the full scope of engagements from workpapers to tax returns.

The role emphasizes employee benefit plan audits for privately held clients, with strong client exposure and advancement potential in a hybrid work environment. CPA preferred and 5–7+ years of experience required.