Audit Manager

Audit Manager Lincolnshire IL (On-site)

Salary: $110000$142000/year

About the Firm

Our client is a leading public accounting and advisory firm delivering audit tax accounting and consulting services across diverse industries. They specialize in supporting privately held companies investment-backed organizations and sophisticated clients with high-quality financial reporting and advisory solutions. The firm emphasizes technical excellence strong client relationships teamwork and professional growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead financial statement audits manage client relationships and supervise audit teams. This role offers direct collaboration with firm leadership and the opportunity to drive audit quality and client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
  
• Review workpapers financial statements and audit documentation.
  
• Manage client expectations deadlines budgets and deliverables.
  
• Supervise mentor and develop audit associates and seniors.
  
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex accounting/audit issues.
  
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
  
• Build long-term client relationships and communicate findings effectively.
  
• Support business development and process improvement initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting (Masters preferred).
  
• Active CPA license (mandatory).
  
• 5 years of public accounting / A&A experience.
  
• 5 years of financial statement audit experience.
  
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
  
• Excellent leadership communication and client-service skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit/accounting software.
  

Preferred Background

• Private equity audit experience (strongly preferred).
  
• Experience with privately held investment-backed or middle-market clients.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex engagements.
  
• Candidates may come from Audit Manager Assurance Manager Senior Audit Manager or experienced Audit Senior roles.
  

Critical Recruiting Requirements

Active CPA license 5 years public accounting / A&A experience 5 years financial statement audit experience 2 years supervisory/management experience Strong financial statement audit background Private equity exposure Team leadership & client management expertise

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