Senior Audit Supervisor – Hybrid, Employee Benefit Plan Focus

Saint Cyr Partners; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Career advancement potential

Professional development

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners in the Chicago North Suburbs area is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead engagements from planning through completion, with a focus on employee benefit plan audits for private clients. You will supervise staff, interact with clients and Partners, and manage budgets and timetables in a supportive, entrepreneurial firm environment.

The role offers hybrid work in the Chicago area, competitive base salary, and a total compensation package tied to performance.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience in audit and accounting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Employee Benefit Plan audit experience or specialization is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of taxation and business returns.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong technical accounting and audit skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Monitor engagement progress and communicate directly with Managers and Partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop and tailor audit programs based on individual client needs and risk.
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, tax returns, and other attestation engagements.
• Analyze complex transactions and unusual accounting situations.
• Identify potential issues and perform appropriate technical research.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
• Prepare Form 990 and business tax returns associated with audit engagements.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships through responsive and high-quality service.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Audit

Staff supervision

CPA preferred

Employee benefit plan audits

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

Saint Cyr Partners in the Chicago North Suburbs area is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead engagements from planning through completion, with a focus on employee benefit plan audits for private clients. You will supervise staff, interact with clients and Partners, and manage budgets and timetables in a supportive, entrepreneurial firm environment.

The role offers hybrid work in the Chicago area, competitive base salary, and a total compensation package tied to performance.