Audit Senior

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 Audit Seniors - Managers 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:3+ years of financial statement audit experience in public accounting, including at least 2+ years of direct supervisory/mentoring experience for Manager position.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.