Not-for-Profit Audit Manager: Lead Teams, Partner Path

The Keystone Distinction Group; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Summer Fridays

Social events

Mentoring

Professional development

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to join its Chicago-area assurance practice.

You will lead nonprofit audits, manage engagement teams, and build long-term client relationships, with opportunities for advancement toward Partner. The firm emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; master's degree 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 preparation.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, and developing audit staff.
• Excellent client relationship management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for nonprofit clients.
• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, financial reporting, and final deliverables.
• Develop audit strategies, engagement budgets, staffing plans, and timelines.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, audit workpapers, management letters, and other attestation deliverables.
• Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues through research and consultation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned nonprofit audit clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality service.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve financial reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate engagement progress, findings, and recommendations to client leadership.
• Work directly with Partners on engagement strategy and client development.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit associates and senior accountants.
• Review staff workpapers and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Coordinate engagement staffing, scheduling, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Support the professional development and advancement of audit team members.

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to join its Chicago-area assurance practice.

You will lead nonprofit audits, manage engagement teams, and build long-term client relationships, with opportunities for advancement toward Partner. The firm emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, and a collaborative culture.