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Topel Forman LLC

Audit Supervisor

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Chicago, IL
115K-137K
Mid level
Chicago, IL
115K-137K
Mid level
The Audit Supervisor manages assurance engagements, supervises associates, resolves audit issues, builds client relationships, and conducts professional development.
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Job Description

As an Audit Supervisor, you will be providing high-level client service, assisting, and managing all types of assurance engagements to clients within the investment partnership and private equity, broker/dealers, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, employee benefit plans, technology, and professional service company industries. You will be rewarded with the opportunity to both develop professionally and increase the firm’s reputation. As an Audit Supervisor, you will be developing and training associates and in-charge senior associates. 

Responsibilities

  • Ability to manage client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial statement engagements and managing engagement budget.
  • Build and maintain client relationships and manage all aspects of the client engagement process.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on the audit process.
  • Identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process.
  • Researching, reviewing, and analyzing various new audit and accounting standards and communicating to team members and or clients.
  • Provide relevant feedback to associates and senior associates on engagements for critical review items and performance-related matters.
  • Assist partners and managers on proposals and business development calls.
  • Continue professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

Requirements 

  • BS/BA in Accounting.
  • Minimum of 4 or more years of progressive audit experience with a public accounting firm. 
  • Familiarity with and experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and GAAS to financial statement engagements.
  • A passionate learner who welcomes opportunities to be stretched.
  • An entrepreneurial point of view in the Auditor role.
  • An energized professional seeking greater responsibility and more autonomy with clients.
  • Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Dedication to providing superior client service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
  • The collaborative drive to contribute to a dynamic team environment as a true team player.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in at least one of the following industries is highly preferred: investment partnerships and private equity; broker/dealers; manufacturing and distribution, or real estate, employee benefit plans
  • Experience in personal and entity income taxation preferred but not required
  • CPA certification is in-hand or eligible to sit for the exam.

About Us

Topel Forman, an award-winning, full-sized certified public accounting firm, has been named one of Inside Public Accounting's Best of The Best Firms and an AccountingToday Regional Leader and Firm to Watch. With a rich 63-year history, our services cater to diverse clients, ranging from individuals to corporations, offering comprehensive solutions in accounting, tax, attestation, family office, and advisory services. Guided by values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence, we stand out through our commitment to world-class client service and offer an enriching professional environment. Our inclusive culture fosters growth and collaboration and provides employees flexible work options and a robust benefits package. Our compassionate leadership and welcoming culture support personal and professional successes. 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with the range of $115,000 to $137,000, with annual merit increases 
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility 
  • 35-hour workweek during non-busy season 
  • To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our careers page.

Remote Work Internet Policy

Internet requirements for working remotely: We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 200+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.


Top Skills

Excel
Gaas
MS Office
U.S. Gaap
Word

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