Audit Manager : Not Profit Accouting

Public Accounting | Greater Chicagoland Area | Direct Hire

Our client, a highly respected and established CPA firm in the greater Chicagoland area, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager specializing in Not-for-Profit organizations to join its growing audit and assurance practice.

Recognized as a regional leader in public accounting, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base.

This opportunity is ideal for a public accounting professional looking to take ownership of client engagements, lead and mentor audit teams, and develop long-term relationships with nonprofit organizations.

The firm offers a collaborative, supportive environment with excellent advancement opportunities, including a potential path to Partner
, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Audit Engagement Management

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit clients, including educational institutions, charitable organizations, foundations, associations, healthcare organizations, and social service agencies.

• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, financial reporting, and final deliverables.

• Develop audit strategies, engagement budgets, staffing plans, and timelines.

• Review financial statements, footnotes, audit work papers, management letters, and other attestation deliverables.

• Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable professional standards.

• Identify and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues through research and consultation.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned nonprofit audit clients.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality service.

• Provide practical recommendations to improve financial reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

• Communicate engagement progress, findings, and recommendations to client leadership.

• Work directly with Partners on engagement strategy and client development.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit associates and senior accountants.

• Review staff work papers and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.

• Coordinate engagement staffing, scheduling, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Support the professional development and advancement of audit team members.

Nonprofit Accounting & Compliance

• Apply nonprofit accounting principles and relevant financial reporting requirements.

• Review or prepare Form 990 filings in conjunction with nonprofit audit engagements.

• Assist with agreed-upon procedures, special projects, and other assurance engagements.

• Maintain awareness of evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit industry developments.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; master's degree a plus.

• 5–7+ years of audit experience within a public accounting firm.

• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements from planning through completion.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial statement preparation.

• Experience supervising, reviewing, and developing audit staff.

• Excellent client relationship management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities.

Preferred

• CPA designation strongly preferred.

• Previous audit experience with nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations.

• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

• Experience preparing or reviewing IRS Form 990.

• Knowledge of nonprofit tax…