Sikich · 5 hours ago
Principal, Not-For-Profit Audit
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Principal, Not-for-Profit Audit role involves leading the Northern Illinois NFP team, driving business development, and ensuring exceptional client service while mentoring audit staff and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
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Responsibilities
Leader of the NFP Northern Illinois Team
Business Development of new NFP leads in Northern Illinois
Drive project and team management with the Northern Illinois NFP group
Develop and maintain strong relationships with non-profit clients, providing exceptional client service and addressing their unique needs
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices
Mentor and develop audit staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth
Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive services to non-profit clients
Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the non-profit audit practice
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership and team management
Technical experience in NFP Industry - 15 years, CPA required
Strong business development and history of growth
Strong knowledge of non-profit accounting standards and regulations
Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
Company
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Bobby Roy
Partner
Cameron Petroff
Chief Marketing Officer
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