Audit Manager

About The JobAre you seeking a public accounting firm where growth is a priority and high-visibility access to leadership is the norm?Headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL with additional office footprints in Chicago and Downtown Miami, we are a top-ranked, full-service advisory and accounting firm with over 200 team members and 20 partners. Recognized by Accounting Today as a Best Firm to Work For and Crain's Chicago Business as a Best Place to Work, we blend high-performance standards with a collaborative culture focused on meaningful client relationships, continuous development, and community impact through our dedicated volunteer initiatives.We are seeking an Audit Manager to join our growing assurance team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients, lead private equity-backed engagements, and directly mentor a group of rising associates.Key ResponsibilitiesEngagement Leadership: Oversee and manage all phases of complex financial statement audit engagements, with a strong emphasis on private equity clients and closely held businesses.Client Advisory: Develop meaningful, long-term client relationships-moving beyond compliance to deliver high-value, strategic business insights.Team Mentorship & Coaching: Serve as a direct mentor and counselor to associates and senior accountants, fostering their technical skills and career development.Project Management: Execute engagements efficiently, balancing high-level "big picture" strategy with attention to detail and timely delivery.Firm Development: Collaborate with partners to support business growth initiatives and contribute a voice toward shaping the firm's future operational practices.QualificationsLicensure: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.Experience:5+ years of financial statement audit experience in public accounting, including at least 2+ years of direct supervisory/mentoring experience.Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's or advanced degree preferred.Technical Proficiency: Highly developed software skills and expertise across modern auditing platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.Core Attributes: Intellectually curious, accountable, and driven, with excellent communication and project management capabilities.Why Join Us?Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as a Best Firm to Work For (Accounting Today) and Best Place to Work in Chicago (Crain's).High-Visibility Leadership: Work directly alongside partners in an environment that values high performers, clear expectations, and real career mobility.Community Focus: Active firm-sponsored volunteerism and community outreach initiatives (recognized with statewide public service honors).Comprehensive Advisory Ecosystem: Gain exposure to a full-service platform spanning assurance, transaction advisory, wealth management, international tax, and outsourced accounting.BenefitsHealth & WellnessMedical: Multiple plan options through BCBSIL; immediate eligibility.HSA: Annual firm contribution of $1,000 (single) or $1,500 (family).Flexible Spending: FSA options for health and dependent care expenses.Dental & Vision: Immediate eligibility; vision coverage includes annual exams and hardware.Telemedicine: 24/7 access to physician diagnosis and treatment.Financial & Security401(k) Retirement: 3% Safe Harbor Contribution from the firm; immediate vesting.Life Insurance: $15,000 policy, 100% firm-paid.Disability: Both Long-Term (90-day wait) and Short-Term (30-day wait) coverage.Additional Insurance: Accident and Critical Illness coverage available.Identity Protection: Identity theft monitoring and restoration through Norton LifeLock.Family & SupportParental Leave: 6 weeks paid leave for all parents; 12 weeks total for new mothers via disability benefits.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 24/7 support for childcare, legal services, and financial planning.