Cherry Bekaert LLP

Audit Manager (Commercial/Not for Profit) - Chicago

Cherry Bekaert LLP$91K — $164K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of public accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master's preferred)
  • Active CPA license required
  • Experience in commercial and not-for-profit audits
  • Business development skills are essential
  • Excellent project management and communication skills
  • Proven ability to mentor and lead associates

Responsibilities

  • Manage audit engagements from planning to completion
  • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
  • Lead and develop associates in the Audit & Assurance team
  • Drive business development and marketing efforts
  • Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulations
  • Deliver high-quality audit reports and assurance services
  • Mentor staff to foster professional growth

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package based on performance
  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid Care Leave
  • Programs focusing on employee wellness and financial protection
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid role.

This highly visible position offers excellent training, development, and professional growth. You will have lots of contact with outstanding clients in a variety of commercial industries. Prior experience with commercial and not for profit audits is required. Exceptional client relations and leadership skills are a must. Excellent business development skills are required. Limited travel in this region should be expected. If you seek a firm that offers career advancement, not just a job, keep reading!

What you need for this role:

An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management abilities, and leadership skills. We're a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!
  • Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop A&A associates
  • Business development experience required
  • 5+ years of experience in public accounting.
  • Not for Profit and Commercial audit experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred.
  • Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license.


What you can expect from us:
  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures


Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:
$91,200 to $164,200

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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