Audit Manager

Prosperity Partners•Chicago, IL

10h•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Prosperity Partners is a Chicago-headquartered public accounting firm offering tax, accounting, and personal finance services. They are seeking an Audit Manager to support their growing audit practice in Chicago. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, exceptional leadership qualities, and at least six years of public accounting experience. This position offers leadership in staff supervision and training, direct client contact, and long-term growth potential. As an Audit Manager, you will be an integral part of the team, working directly with partners. You will be responsible for planning and performing audit procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS, including PCAOB rules and regulations, for private company financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. You will oversee multiple engagements and be responsible for helping resolve accounting, auditing, and other issues that arise during the audit process. You will provide accounting insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, including insights into complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and internal controls. The opportunities to work on various special projects and research for advisory services for M&A deals, business start-ups, forensic accounting, entity selection, and financial planning are endless. The firm offers an outstanding learning environment where you will work directly with the partners and have access to the best research tools. This position offers the perfect opportunity for career growth where you control your own professional growth. The firm focuses on outcomes as opposed to output with the constant goal of adding value to our clients. Potential candidates must exhibit common sense, ownership, passion, and the desire to service clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
6+ years of progressive experience in a CPA firm
CPA license required
Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Solid understanding of GAAP and complex accounting entries
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent technical and research skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Financial Services industry, more specifically broker-dealers, investment partnerships/hedge funds and private equity funds is a plus
Experience with Quality of Earnings reporting is a plus
Experience with tax compliance (individuals, trusts, S/C corporations, partnerships and foundations)

Responsibilities

Plan and review audit engagements including staffing, budgeting, and billing
Prepare financial statements and required disclosures as needed
Supervise, train and mentor staff during engagement
Stay current on regulatory and industry changes and implement new standards and technical pronouncements
Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively
Meet with clients to learn their needs and propose solutions
Prepare formal written proposals and respond to RFPs
Identifying new client and business development opportunities