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Audit Senior / Manager in Chicago

Date Posted: 05 October 2026

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Job Description

Audit Senior / Audit Manager

Greater Chicago Area | Full-Time

An established public accounting firm in the Greater Chicago market is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager to join its growing assurance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who wants to continue developing technically while gaining increased engagement leadership, client interaction, and team development responsibilities. The firm offers exposure to a diverse client base, a collaborative team environment, competitive compensation, and strong opportunities for continued career advancement.

What You'll Do

  • Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audit and assurance engagements

  • Execute audit procedures and evaluate results in accordance with applicable professional standards

  • Identify audit findings, risks, and areas for improvement and effectively communicate findings to managers, leadership, and client stakeholders

  • Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation

  • Develop an understanding of clients' businesses, operations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes

  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout audit engagements

  • Communicate complex accounting and audit matters in a clear, professional, and practical manner

  • Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables

  • Collaborate closely with managers, partners, and other members of the assurance team

  • Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to developing audit professionals

  • Build strong, trusted relationships with clients

  • Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards

  • Gain exposure to clients across a variety of industries

What We're Looking For

  • Progressive public accounting audit experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

  • CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA licensure

  • Experience performing and/or leading financial statement audits

  • Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles

  • Ability to identify, analyze, and clearly communicate audit findings

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, firm leadership, clients, and other stakeholders

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

  • Leadership or staff mentoring experience preferred for Manager-level candidates

  • Audit experience across multiple industries is highly valued

  • Strong commitment to client service and quality

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive compensation

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Generous PTO

  • Additional employee benefits and programs

  • Diverse client and industry exposure

  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment

  • Meaningful client interaction

  • Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills

  • Continued professional development

  • Strong potential for career advancement

Whether you're an Audit Senior ready to take on greater responsibility or an experienced Audit Manager looking for your next opportunity, this role offers the chance to expand your technical expertise, develop client relationships, lead engagements, and continue progressing within public accounting.

Apply today for confidential consideration and to learn more about this Audit Senior / Audit Manager opportunity in the Greater Chicago area!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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