Not-for-Profit Audit Manager - Path to Partner

Launching Point; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to Partner

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Launching Point, a respected CPA firm in the Greater Chicagoland area, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to lead nonprofit audits and mentor staff.

The role offers ownership of client engagements, opportunities to develop long-term nonprofit relationships, and a clear path toward senior leadership. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; 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 planning, fieldwork, financial reporting, and final deliverables.
• Develop audit strategies, budgets, staffing plans, and timelines.
• Review financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Ensure engagements meet professional standards.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues.

Skills

Audit management

Client relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree (plus)

Job description

Launching Point, a respected CPA firm in the Greater Chicagoland area, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to lead nonprofit audits and mentor staff.

The role offers ownership of client engagements, opportunities to develop long-term nonprofit relationships, and a clear path toward senior leadership. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits support work-life balance.