Not-for-Profit Audit Senior — Hybrid Leader

Withum; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to be based in Illinois offices. You will lead engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and build strong client relationships as part of a collaborative CPA team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA or CPA-eligible, 2–3 years of public accounting, and solid US GAAP knowledge. Withum emphasizes growth, teamwork, and outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or CPA eligible.
• 2-3 years of public accounting experience with leading multiple engagements.
• US GAAP knowledge.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced team environment.
• Leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of IRS Form 990/990T not required.
• Knowledge of CCH audit tool not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team on planning and execution of audits, reviews, or compilations.
• Oversee day-to-day audit engagement operations from staffing to financial reporting.
• Provide supervision and support to staff and communicate with engagement manager and partner.
• Perform and oversee nonprofit attest procedures.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolution and regulatory issues.
• Review all general ledger accounts for accurate entries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets for efficiency.
• Conduct discussions with team members on evaluations and coaching.
• Serve in professional development programs as instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA eligible

Tools

CCH audit tool

Job description

Withum is seeking a Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to be based in Illinois offices. You will lead engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and build strong client relationships as part of a collaborative CPA team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA or CPA-eligible, 2–3 years of public accounting, and solid US GAAP knowledge. Withum emphasizes growth, teamwork, and outstanding client service.