Senior Audit Manager Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Accounting

REMOTE Senior Audit and Accounting Manager Fully Remote | Anywhere in the U.S. (West Coast Preferred) $150,000 - $180,000 Base + Bonus (twice a year) + Partnership Track

I’m partnering with a sophisticated accounting, tax, and advisory practice that is looking to add an experienced Senior
Audit & Accounting Manager to its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone coming from a Local, Regional, or National CPA firm who enjoys being hands-on with complex accounting and financial statement engagements but wants greater flexibility, long-term stability, and a genuine path for career advancement.

The practice specializes in working with family offices, high-net-worth individuals and families, real estate and partnership structures, closely held businesses, trusts, and private foundations
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What makes this opportunity stand out:

Remote flexibility with the option to work from the Encino, CA office
$150K–$180K base salary + bonus
Long-term advancement opportunities, including a path toward Principal and potential equity
Flexible hours and the ability to reduce hours or take additional time off during the off-season
Work directly with sophisticated, long-standing HNW and family office clients
Exposure to complex real estate, partnership, trust, foundation, and closely held business structures
Highly tenured team with a strong emphasis on stability and providing a long-term professional home
Hands-on role where you can own engagements from planning through completion

The role will focus on:

Compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements
GAAP and income tax basis financial reporting
Personal financial statements for HNW individuals and families
Private foundation financial statements and audits
Complex real estate and partnership entities
Consolidations, equity-method investments, and multi-tier structures
Audit fieldwork, reviews, and compilations
Accounting research, forensic analysis, and special projects
Managing engagements and client relationships from start to finish

Ideal background:

CPA or CPA candidate with strong relevant experience
5–7+ years of public accounting experience
3–5+ years of hands-on audit, review, and compilation experience
Strong financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes
Experience with real estate, partnerships, HNW clients, personal financial statements, private foundations, or closely held businesses
Strong knowledge of GAAP and income tax basis accounting
Someone who genuinely enjoys hands-on accounting work and solving complex problems

This is particularly interesting for someone who wants to remain technical and hands-on while continuing to advance professionally without sacrificing flexibility.