A leading professional services firm working with international manufacturing and distribution clients is seeking an Audit Manager to lead their Audit & Tax team at their Chicago office!
Benefits/perks:
- 401K plan with employer match, medical and dental coverage, PTO and flexible work arrangements, paid parking/public transportation, tuition reimbursement/training, and more!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
- Establish expectations of value to be delivered
- Participate in performing audit procedures and tax compliance work for assigned clients, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
- Liaise with Attest and Tax Specialists on unusual or complex audit and tax issues
- Collaborate to plan engagement objectives that comply with professional standards and appropriately address risk
- Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
- Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact on the audit client
- Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team
- Delegate work to team members successfully
- Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training
- Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
- Maintain professional education and continually develop skills
- Maintain cooperative relationships with other teams
- Understand the firm and its clients and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services
- Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
- Travel is moderate, generally only during the busy season (January-April)
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required and/or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
- CPA license or similar certification preferred
- Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry required
- Dedication to teamwork and leadership
- Integrity within a professional environment
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Experience in 401(k) audits
- ProSystem fx Engagement and ProSystem fx Tax experience; CCH Axcess experience