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Grant Thornton (US) · 21 hours ago

Audit Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that focuses on making business more personal and building trust in every result. The Audit Manager will oversee the completion of financial statement audits for not-for-profit clients while managing engagement teams and building strong client relationships.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams concurrently to complete financial statement audits

Consistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly

Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback

Being a proactive problem solver and sought-after business adviser to your clients on a variety of business improvement areas

Teaming with Grant Thornton colleagues on proposals and business development activities

Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive

Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events

Building your technical and professional skills through formal training

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPA licenseUS GAAPGAASPCAOB standardsPublic accounting experienceAnalytical skillsCuriosity about automationCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines

Minimum of five years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid-sized to large firm

An active CPA license (required)

Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards

Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities

Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships

Are curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment

Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: 25%)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.

Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.

Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

H1B Sponsorship

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