Audit Manager

Audit ManagerHireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Audit Manager to join one of our valued client partners in Lincolnshire, Illinois. This opportunity is designed for an experienced public accounting professional who has successfully led complex audit engagements, developed high-performing audit teams, and built lasting client relationships. The ideal candidate is a confident leader with exceptional technical expertise in both for-profit and nonprofit audits and a proven ability to independently manage multiple client engagements from planning through completion.Key ResponsibilitiesLead audit and review engagements from initial planning through final deliveryOversee audit and review services for both for-profit and nonprofit organizationsSupervise, mentor, coach, and develop senior and junior audit professionalsReview workpapers, financial statements, audit reports, and engagement documentationServe as the primary point of contact for assigned audit clientsBuild and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communicationPartner with Audit leadership to coordinate engagement planning, staffing, and schedulingMonitor engagement budgets, timelines, profitability, and overall project performanceEnsure compliance with professional auditing standards and firm quality requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and client serviceRequired Qualifications6–10+ years of progressive public accounting audit experiencePrior Audit Manager experience within a public accounting firmMinimum of three (3) years serving as an Audit Manager at your current firmActive CPA license in good standingExtensive experience leading both for-profit and nonprofit audit engagementsProven ability to independently manage multiple audit engagementsStrong technical accounting and auditing knowledgeExcellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skillsStrong organizational, analytical, and project management abilitiesU.S.-based applicants onlyMust be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorshipPreferred QualificationsExperience managing complex audit portfolios with multiple simultaneous engagementsDemonstrated success developing and mentoring audit professionalsStrong understanding of nonprofit financial reporting and compliance requirementsExperience working directly with Audit Partners and executive leadershipStrong business development and client retention abilitiesExperience improving audit processes and engagement efficienciesHistory of delivering exceptional client service while meeting strict deadlinesHireNow PackageCompensation: $90,000–$130,000 annuallyBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunitiesEmployment Type: Full-TimeWork Location: Onsite – Lincolnshire, IllinoisHeadcount: 1HireNow ChecklistHireNow Staffing is recruiting an Audit Manager who demonstrates the following:Active CPA license6–10+ years of public accounting audit experienceProven Audit Manager experience within a CPA firmMinimum three years serving as an Audit Manager at their current firmExtensive experience managing both for-profit and nonprofit auditsAbility to independently lead audit engagements from planning through completionStrong leadership, coaching, and team development skillsExceptional client communication and relationship management abilitiesStrong technical accounting and auditing knowledgeAbility to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional qualityMeets all required qualifications and demonstrates several preferred qualificationsHireNow Standout CandidatesCandidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:Long-term success managing complex audit engagements with minimal oversightExperience mentoring and developing future audit leadersExceptional client retention and relationship management skillsStrong project management and engagement budgeting experienceDeep understanding of nonprofit accounting and auditing standardsAbility to identify process improvements that increase engagement efficiencyStable employment history demonstrating reliability, leadership, and long-term commitmentHireNow DisqualifiersThe following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:Frequent unexplained job changes or unstable employment history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)No active CPA licenseLess than 6 years of public accounting audit experienceNo prior Audit Manager experienceLess than three years serving as an Audit Manager at their current firmLimited or no experience managing both for-profit and nonprofit audit engagementsInability to independently manage audit engagementsInability to work onsite in Lincolnshire, IllinoisApplicants requiring employment sponsorshipCandidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this positionHireNow Staffing DisclaimerHireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Audit Manager opportunity.

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