Senior Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Client Growth

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead external audit engagements for diverse clients, including SEC registrants, ensuring compliance with auditing standards. You will supervise teams, manage budgets, and guide engagement delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires seven years of audit experience, a CPA, and strong client relationship skills. Travel as needed is expected, and you will mentor staff while upholding KPMG’s values and audit methodology.

Qualifications

• Seven years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university & licensed CPA in their home office state
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. GAAP GAAS and PCAOB Auditing Standards
• Proven ability to grow client portfolio and meet challenging client requirements while providing exceptional service
• Adhere to the firm’s values and code of conduct. Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements of various clients including SEC registrants in accordance with relevant regulatory and professional auditing and assurance standards
• Maintain a working knowledge of and research findings regarding accounting literature trends and technical issues relevant to the clients industry
• Oversee engagement management including managing the budget resourcing strategy billing and collections and progress against the plan timeline and milestones
• Set the culture for the engagement team and mentor members in their career development
• Build and manage client relationships and accounts driving the client experience and expanding the client base by identifying and growing current client portfolio
• Understand and utilize KPMG's Audit Methodology

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentoring team

Client relationship management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead external audit engagements for diverse clients, including SEC registrants, ensuring compliance with auditing standards. You will supervise teams, manage budgets, and guide engagement delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires seven years of audit experience, a CPA, and strong client relationship skills. Travel as needed is expected, and you will mentor staff while upholding KPMG’s values and audit methodology.