Senior Auditor

Audit Senior / Supervisor – Public Accounting

North Suburbs of Chicago | Hybrid

In some firms, Seniors do the work while Managers get the client relationships. That’s not how it works here. From day one, you’ll own your clients, lead engagements, and be trusted to build the relationships that actually matter. This is a role designed for experienced Seniors and Supervisors who want visibility, responsibility, and a clear future in public accounting.

Their independence isn’t a buzzword. For 75 years, this firm has stayed proudly independent, no mergers, no private equity, no culture resets every few years. Just steady growth, a sophisticated client base, and people who choose to stay.

Ask the team why, and you’ll hear the same themes come up again and again: family, fun, and team. Turnover is low by design. In their words, “we don’t lose people to other CPA firms - if people want to stay in public accounting, they stay with us.”

They’re hiring due to internal promotions and planned partner retirements, creating genuine opportunity rather than back filling churn.

The client base gives you flexibility. If you want to focus on nonprofits, schools, associations, charities, shelters, you can. Prefer to be a generalist? You’ll also work with entrepreneurial businesses, real estate, and manufacturing clients. The role adapts to your strengths and interests.

Flexibility is built in. Hybrid working means three days in the office during peak, two the rest of the year. Busy season is typically capped around 55 hours, the fall mini‑season closer to 45, with the rest of the year averaging 37. Summer Fridays included.

Compensation is competitive with the Top 10, without the politics or churn. It’s a family‑first culture with low turnover, a place where people who want a long‑term career in public accounting can actually have one.

If you’re looking for an audit role where your work and your career won’t be stuck in the background, this could be it.

Not ready with a resume? Or want a bit more information before applying? No problem. You can still apply the old‑fashioned way, or just reach out to start a conversation with Imogen via Linked In or the Distinct Recruitment website or contact her cell at 312‑584‑9844. She’ll be happy to tell you more about the firm, the job and the prospects before you commit further.

Imogen Talbot‑Slack is a Recruiter with Distinct Recruitment. She’s been recruiting in finance for over 9 years, with a focus on public accounting firms across Illinois and Indiana. She’s not a career salesperson; she’s built her reputation by actually listening to what candidates want, whether that’s better hours, a path to partner, or simply a firm where they’ll enjoy going to work.

Think you only have 87% of the required experience? Perfect – apply anyway. The CPA firms we partner with want diverse, interesting people, not corporate clones stamped from the same tedious mould.

Don’t overthink it. The worst outcome is a pleasant conversation about your career. The best? Well, that’s where it gets rather exciting.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Accounting

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Pension plan
• Tuition assistance