Audit Manager

Description & Requirements

The Forvis Mazars audit team provides services that go beyond the compliance function. This team brings credibility to our client's financial picture, communicates information objectively and clearly, and provides insight to help clients improve their organizations.

How you will contribute:

• Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional staff
• Reviewing detailed audit engagement procedures
• Adequately identifying audit risks and problems through review to ensure audit engagements are completed with defendable files and documentation
• Consistently identifying engagement and operating opportunities for improvement and providing timely solutions and consultation
• Managing multiple concurrent engagements without disruption and within scheduled deadlines
• Providing staff with timely performance feedback
• Managing multiple client relationships, billings, and resource needs
• Building personal referral sources and clientele while actively participating in team marketing opportunities
• Leading audit committee and board meeting presentations
• Participating in speaking and article-writing opportunities
• Completing required Continued Professional Education hours
• Traveling to serve clients as necessary

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• An aptitude to recruit and develop firm associates and team members
• Team and engagement management skills
• Innovative ideas to servicing clientele
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate to people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• An ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment to reach clear-set goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5 years of relevant audit experience
• CPA License
• Experience managing multiple complex client engagements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with governmental or nonprofit organizations
• Experience with higher education entities

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Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 94000

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 174800

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
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