Not-for-Profit Audit Manager — Lead, Mentor & Grow

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Partnership path

Work-life balance

Summer Fridays

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to lead a growing nonprofit audit practice in the Greater Chicagoland area. The role offers potential partnership paths, strong mentorship, and a focus on work-life balance in a collaborative firm environment.

The ideal candidate will manage engagements from planning through completion, supervise staff, and enhance financial reporting and controls for nonprofit clients, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (master's a plus).
• 5–7+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Experience managing audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial statement prep.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, and developing staff.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for nonprofit clients including educational institutions and foundations.
• Oversee planning, fieldwork, financial reporting, and final deliverables.
• Develop engagement budgets, staffing plans, and timelines.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, and audit workpapers.
• Ensure engagements comply with professional standards and resolve complex issues.
• Serve as primary contact for nonprofit clients and communicate progress to leadership.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit staff; allocate resources.

Skills

Audit management

Not-for-profit accounting

Client relationship management

Team leadership

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to lead a growing nonprofit audit practice in the Greater Chicagoland area. The role offers potential partnership paths, strong mentorship, and a focus on work-life balance in a collaborative firm environment.

The ideal candidate will manage engagements from planning through completion, supervise staff, and enhance financial reporting and controls for nonprofit clients, including