Audit Manager oin a premier mid-sized CPA firm in Wheeling, IL where you will lead high-quality nonprofit and employee benefit plan audits, serve as a trusted advisor to organizations and plan sponsors, and follow a defined path toward partnership. What you'll do Lead multiple concurrent audit engagements - planning through issuance - for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and employee benefit plans (including 401k, 403b, and defined benefit plans). Serve as the primary relationship owner for each client, advising board members, executives, and plan sponsors on financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and regulatory matters. Review and sign off on audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosure notes, maintaining the firm's high standards for GAAP, GAAS, ERISA, and Department of Labor compliance. Coach, mentor, and deliver timely performance feedback to audit seniors and associates, actively developing the next generation of firm leadership.

Manage engagement economics end-to-end:

budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation across your book of engagements. Identify internal control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and operational improvements for clients and communicate findings clearly to board governance and executive leadership. Collaborate with firm partners on practice development, client retention, and identifying service expansion opportunities within the nonprofit and EBP sectors. What you need 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on financial statement audits for nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans. Active CPA license (required). Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle audit engagements and lead staff teams within a CPA firm environment. Deep working knowledge of

US GAAP, GAAS, ERISA

guidelines, and Department of Labor reporting requirements. Ability to work on a hybrid schedule with a mix of remote work and time in our Wheeling, IL office. Nice to have Experience with single audits (Uniform Guidance) for organizations receiving federal funding. Prior involvement in firm business development or client proposal processes. Familiarity with audit technology platforms used by mid-sized regional firms. Experience mentoring staff toward promotion-ready performance levels. Pay & benefits Base salary: $145,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with firm matching contribution. Generous PTO and paid firm holidays. Busy-season hours that are meaningfully below 4 and large national firm averages. Defined career-progression framework with an accelerated, transparent path to partnership. Continuous professional development and CPE support. Location & schedule Wheeling, IL (Greater Chicago area) - Hybrid, Full-time This role features a flexible hybrid arrangement, balancing remote work with collaborative on-site time at the firm's Wheeling office. Benefits Vacation/PTO Medical Dental Vision 401k Bonus Relocation Telecommute For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/29/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.