Senior Audit Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

CPA completion bonus $2,500

EA completion bonus $500

Licensing fees covered

AICPA membership covered

CPE allowance up to $1,500

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking an experienced Audit Senior / Supervisor to join a growing public accounting team. You will own engagements from planning through completion and interact directly with clients, enabling strong relationships with privately held businesses.

You will lead staff, review work, and collaborate with firm leadership on engagement strategy, while handling complex audits and consolidated statements. CPA is preferred but not required, with eligibility considered.

Qualifications

• Prior public accounting audit experience at the Senior or Supervisor level.
• Strong understanding of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Experience managing engagements and/or supervising junior staff.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines, budgets, and multiple engagements.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• CPA-eligible candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Perform and oversee audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Handle audit planning, budgeting, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Work on more complex engagements, including consolidated financial statements.
• Review work performed by staff and provide coaching and guidance.
• Monitor engagement timelines, budgets, and overall efficiency.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the engagement process.
• Assist with and potentially present audit results directly to clients.
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership on client matters and engagement strategy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

CPA certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior / Supervisor to join a growing public accounting team. This position is ideal for an audit professional who is comfortable taking ownership of engagements, leading staff, and working directly with clients.

You will have the opportunity to manage engagements from planning through completion, gain exposure to complex client work, and build strong relationships with privately held businesses, including organizations generating $600M-$700M+ in annual revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements from planning through completion
• Perform and oversee audits, reviews, and compilations
• Handle audit planning, budgeting, fieldwork, and reporting
• Work on more complex engagements, including consolidated financial statements
• Review work performed by staff and provide coaching and guidance
• Monitor engagement timelines, budgets, and overall efficiency
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the engagement process
• Assist with and potentially present audit results directly to clients
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership on client matters and engagement strategy

Qualifications

• Prior public accounting audit experience at the Senior or Supervisor level
• Strong understanding of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
• Experience managing engagements and/or supervising junior staff
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines, budgets, and multiple engagements
• CPA preferred but not required
• CPA-eligible candidates will be considered

Compensation & Bonus

• Bonus up to: 10%
• $2,500 bonus upon CPA completion
• Approximately $500 bonus upon EA completion
• Professional licensing fees and AICPA membership covered
• Up to $1,500 annually for CPE

This opportunity is a strong fit for someone looking for greater engagement ownership, direct client exposure, leadership responsibility, and continued advancement within public accounting.