Audit Manager

Job Title: Audit Manager
Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Office
Salary: $90,000 – $130,000 (base, depending on experience)
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Match, CPA Support, PTO

About the Company:
We are a well-established CPA firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations. The firm is known for long-term client relationships, technical excellence, and a collaborative, partner-accessible environment. Team members are trusted to take ownership of their work while maintaining high professional standards and a strong commitment to quality.

Position Summary:
The Audit Manager will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance practice. This position is ideal for an experienced audit professional who can manage engagements end-to-end, oversee teams, and serve as a trusted point of contact for clients. The Audit Manager will work closely with partners to drive consistency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit and review engagements from planning through completion.

• Oversee audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by senior and junior audit staff.

• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with professional standards and firm methodologies.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for audit clients, maintaining strong professional relationships.

• Collaborate closely with partners on engagement strategy, scheduling, and execution.

• Identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution throughout engagements.

• Support continuous improvement within the audit practice and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 6–10+ years of public accounting audit experience.

• Prior experience in an Audit Manager role is required.

• Must have held an Audit Manager title for at least 3 years at the current firm.

• Strong experience managing audits and reviews for both for-profit and nonprofit clients.

• Active CPA license required.

• Proven ability to manage engagements independently and lead audit teams.

• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

• Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred.

Culture & Environment:

• Fully in-office, collaborative team environment.

• Direct access to partners and firm leadership.

• High standards for quality, accountability, and professionalism.

• Relationship-driven culture focused on long-term client and employee commitment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range: $90,000 – $130,000, based on experience.

• Additional earning potential tied to client responsibility and engagement ownership.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401(k) with 4% employer match.

• CPA support and professional development assistance.

• Approximately 3 weeks of starting PTO, with flexibility based on role and tenure.

Why Join the Team:

• Take ownership of the audit and review function in a growing CPA firm.

• Work directly with experienced partners in a stable, respected environment.

• Competitive compensation with upside tied to responsibility and performance.

• Long-term growth opportunity with leadership visibility and influence.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | Standard business hours

Language: English (required)
Ability to Commute/Relocate: Required