EBP Audit Manager | Up to $175K

Job Description

Job Description

Audit Manager | EBP & Assurance | Up to $170K+

We are partnering with an established public accounting firm on an Audit Manager opportunity with a strong focus on Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits. This is a client-facing leadership role for an experienced auditor who enjoys managing complex engagements, developing staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will have approximately 5+ years of public accounting experience, with significant EBP audit experience and the ability to take ownership of engagements from planning through completion. This is an opportunity to step into a management role with meaningful responsibility across the audit practice.

What You'll Do

• Manage EBP audit engagements from planning through completion
• Oversee audit fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting
• Review financial statements, workpapers, and audit deliverables
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and engagement progress to clients
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and development to audit staff
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and workflow
• Assist with for-profit audit engagements and other assurance work as needed
• Apply knowledge of Uniform Guidance and other compliance requirements
• Work closely with partners and leadership on complex engagements
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes, controls, and efficiencies

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of current public accounting experience
• Strong Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit experience
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
• For-profit audit experience is a plus
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting principles
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines
• Experience mentoring and developing staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work primarily in office (4-5x a week in Chicago)

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $170K+ base salary, depending on experience
• 100% Employer funded Medical & Vision
• 401K w/ Profit Sharing
• 4-6+ weeks PTO (DOE)
• Tuition reimbursement & paid professional certification costs

If you're an experienced auditor with strong EBP experience and interested in learning more, please either apply or send your resume directly to View email address on us.fitly.work for confidential consideration!