Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow 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 Responsibilities

Lead audit and review engagements from initial planning through final delivery

Oversee audit and review services for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations

Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop senior and junior audit professionals

Review workpapers, financial statements, audit reports, and engagement documentation

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned audit clients

Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication

Partner with Audit leadership to coordinate engagement planning, staffing, and scheduling

Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, profitability, and overall project performance

Ensure compliance with professional auditing standards and firm quality requirements

Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and client service

Required Qualifications

6–10+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience

Prior Audit Manager experience within a public accounting firm

Minimum of three (3) years serving as an Audit Manager at your current firm

Active CPA license in good standing

Extensive experience leading both for-profit and nonprofit audit engagements

Proven ability to independently manage multiple audit engagements

Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge

Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities

U.S.-based applicants only

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing complex audit portfolios with multiple simultaneous engagements

Demonstrated success developing and mentoring audit professionals

Strong understanding of nonprofit financial reporting and compliance requirements

Experience working directly with Audit Partners and executive leadership

Strong business development and client retention abilities

Experience improving audit processes and engagement efficiencies

History of delivering exceptional client service while meeting strict deadlines

HireNow Package

Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Onsite – Lincolnshire, Illinois

Headcount: 1

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting an Audit Manager who demonstrates the following:

Active CPA license

6–10+ years of public accounting audit experience

Proven Audit Manager experience within a CPA firm

Minimum three years serving as an Audit Manager at their current firm

Extensive experience managing both for-profit and nonprofit audits

Ability to independently lead audit engagements from planning through completion

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

Exceptional client communication and relationship management abilities

Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge

Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality

Meets all required qualifications and demonstrates several preferred qualifications

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:

Long-term success managing complex audit engagements with minimal oversight

Experience mentoring and developing future audit leaders

Exceptional client retention and relationship management skills

Strong project management and engagement budgeting experience

Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting and auditing standards

Ability to identify process improvements that increase engagement efficiency

Stable employment history demonstrating reliability, leadership, and long-term commitment

HireNow Disqualifiers

The 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 license

Less than 6 years of public accounting audit experience

No prior Audit Manager experience

Less than three years serving as an Audit Manager at their current firm

Limited or no experience managing both for-profit and nonprofit audit engagements

Inability to independently manage audit engagements

Inability to work onsite in Lincolnshire, Illinois

Applicants requiring employment sponsorship

Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Audit Manager opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.