Audit Manager (Local Government)

Sikich•Naperville, IL

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Audit Manager (Local Government) Naperville, IL- Hybrid What to expect when you join Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Audit Manager will work closely with internal leadership & staff to ensure the timely completion of Local Government audits. This includes, but is not limited to audit planning, walkthroughs, scheduling, review & presentation of audit findings. Additionally, the Audit Manager will also play an active role in the training, development, and hiring of others.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive public accounting background with management experience.
3+ years leading teams and audit engagements.
Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills t rust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & i nfluence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with governmental audits (school districts, specifically) strongly preferred.
CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements with the ability to manage budget.
Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of exceptional client service.
Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience.
Perform a detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the audit work, that sufficient and appropriate evidence is obtained, and conclusions are appropriate.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff.
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff.
Assist partners and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients.
Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training audit and assurance professionals.
Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

Benefits

Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.