Not-for-Profit Audit Manager: Path to Partner

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits

Year-round flexible scheduling

Summer Fridays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. in the Greater Chicagoland Area seeks an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to lead engagements, mentor staff, and build long-term relationships with nonprofit clients.

This role offers ownership of engagements, collaboration with partners, strong advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, and a culture focused on work‑life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; 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, including educational institutions, charitable organizations, foundations, associations, healthcare organizations, and social service agencies.
• 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.
• Apply nonprofit accounting principles and relevant financial reporting requirements.
• Review or prepare Form 990 filings in conjunction with nonprofit audit engagements.
• Assist with agreed-upon procedures, special projects, and other assurance engagements.
• Maintain awareness of evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit industry developments.

Skills

Not-for-Profit audit

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree a plus

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. in the Greater Chicagoland Area seeks an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to lead engagements, mentor staff, and build long-term relationships with nonprofit clients.

This role offers ownership of engagements, collaboration with partners, strong advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, and a culture focused on work‑life balance and professional development.