Senior Audit Associate | Hybrid, Unlimited PTO, Growth

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is partnering with a Top 100 public accounting firm to add a Senior Audit Associate to its Chicago team. This role offers the resources of a large firm while preserving work-life balance and meaningful mentorship.

The hybrid schedule typically requires 2–3 days in the office, with unlimited PTO and clear paths to Supervisor and Manager levels. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of public audit experience and CPA (or CPA-eligible) consideration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting Audit & Assurance experience.
• At least one busy season operating at the Senior/Supervisor level.
• Experience leading engagements and mentoring junior staff.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
• Exposure to M&D, construction, technology, or M&A-related clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements and mentor junior staff.
• Work closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners.
• Provide diverse client exposure across manufacturing, distribution, construction, technology and more

Skills

Public accounting audit

Mentoring staff

Engagement leadership

Education

CPA/CPA eligible

Job description

Verital Advisory Search is partnering with a Top 100 public accounting firm to add a Senior Audit Associate to its Chicago team. This role offers the resources of a large firm while preserving work-life balance and meaningful mentorship.

The hybrid schedule typically requires 2–3 days in the office, with unlimited PTO and clear paths to Supervisor and Manager levels. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of public audit experience and CPA (or CPA-eligible) consideration.