Hybrid Audit Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Client Impact

Sikich LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

CPA bonus with four exam days and four

paid study days

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays annually

Job summary

Sikich in Chicago, IL (also Naperville, IL, Milwaukee, WI or Indianapolis, IN) is seeking a Manager (For-Profit Audit) to lead audits, plan engagements, assess risk, and manage budgets in a hybrid US-based role.

You will supervise staff, review high‑risk areas for accuracy, and build strong client relationships while supporting business development. Required: BA/BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA, 6+ years in public accounting with management, 3+ years leading teams, and solid US GAAP/GAAS knowledge.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years progressive public accounting with management
• 3+ years leading teams and audit engagements
• CPA certification required
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, mentoring
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong technical accounting skills with US GAAP and GAAS and audit software

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements with the ability to manage the budget.
• Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of exceptional client service.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience.
• Perform a detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the audit work, that sufficient and appropriate evidence is obtained, and conclusions are appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
• Develop people through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff.
• Assist Principals and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Contribute to people's initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training audit and assurance professionals.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Project management

Communication

CPA

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sikich in Chicago, IL (also Naperville, IL, Milwaukee, WI or Indianapolis, IN) is seeking a Manager (For-Profit Audit) to lead audits, plan engagements, assess risk, and manage budgets in a hybrid US-based role.

You will supervise staff, review high‑risk areas for accuracy, and build strong client relationships while supporting business development. Required: BA/BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA, 6+ years in public accounting with management, 3+ years leading teams, and solid US GAAP/GAAS knowledge.