Audit Manager
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance -
Management
Audit Manager – Top 10 CPA Firm (Chicago, IL)
Top 10 CPA firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its growing assurance practice. The firm is known for its strong, people-first culture and long-standing stability, with no private equity ownership or merger-driven structure—allowing for consistency, autonomy, and a strong professional environment.
Company OverviewThis is a well-established public accounting firm with a strong Midwest presence and national reach. The firm serves a diverse client base across industries and is recognized for maintaining a stable, independent structure and a collaborative culture focused on long-term professional development.
Role OverviewThe Audit Manager will oversee engagement teams and manage the execution of audit engagements from planning through completion. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality audit delivery, maintaining client relationships, and supporting staff development while driving efficiency and compliance with audit standard.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion.
- Supervise and review audit work papers and financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and firm audit methodology.
- Manage client relationships and serve as primary point of contact.
- Coordinate with partners on engagement strategy and risk assessment.
- Review and finalize audit deliverables and reports.
- Mentor and develop staff and senior auditors.
- Monitor budgets, timelines, and engagement profitability.
- Strong experience in public accounting audit.
- Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
- Experience supervising and reviewing audit teams.
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
- Excellent client communication and leadership skills.
- Salary up to $140,000.
- Bonus up to.
- Top 10 CPA firm with strong national reputation.
- Stable, independent structure (no PE ownership or merger disruption).
- Strong internal culture and long-term career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to diverse client base and complex audit engagements.
- Clear path for advancement within the assurance practice.
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