Audit Manager- Asset Management

Baker Tilly•Chicago, IL

3d•$101,300 - $139,690•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking an Audit Manager to join their financial services team. This role offers the opportunity to be a valued business advisor, delivering industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle market clients. The position involves working with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, mentoring and coaching staff, and contributing to the firm's success. Baker Tilly emphasizes upward career trajectory, flexibility in work location, and meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. The role is ideal for someone looking to build expertise in a specific industry, act as a trusted business advisor, and work for a transparent firm that values employee development and provides autonomy. Key responsibilities include being a trusted member of the engagement team, providing assurance and consulting services, proactively engaging with clients, implementing testing to assess internal controls, managing fieldwork, delivering financial statement guidance and business recommendations, managing client engagement staffing and profitability, networking, and investing in professional development. The role also involves supporting the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.

Requirements

4-year degree
CPA
Five (5) years of experience
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Five (5)+ years’ experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm
Two (2)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
Asset management experience with fund experience and broker dealer preferred
Experience with level III valuations
Strong technical audit and accounting foundation
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients, positively impacting their financial statements, profitability, and business operations
Proactively engaging with your clients throughout the year to understand business goals and challenges
Implementing appropriate testing to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement
Managing all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results
Playing an active role in providing valuable financial statement guidance and business recommendations based upon various testing performed and information gathered
Delivering business insight through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion
Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals