Audit Senior Manager, Non-profit

Aprio

. Lead multiple audit, review, and other assurance engagements concurrently, from planning and risk assessment through final review and delivery.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $151,000 - $217,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading audit and assurance engagements, managing client relationships, and developing staff while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in financial analysis, technical documentation, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CPA LicenseTen Years Public Accounting ExperienceSingle Audit ExperienceGovernment Auditing Standards (GAGAS)Nonprofit Reporting Under ASC 958

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Hard Skills

Audit Engagement ManagementFinancial Statement AnalysisTechnical Position ResearchBudget ManagementCompliance DocumentationSingle Audit RequirementsNonprofit Financial ReportingExchange Transactions DistinctionEndowment ManagementInternal Control Presentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoaching and DevelopmentInitiative and Sound JudgmentRelationship BuildingTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA License

Industry Keywords

Audit and AssuranceTax-Exempt OrganizationsUniform GuidanceSchedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)GAGAS Continuing Professional EducationContributed Nonfinancial AssetsDonor RestrictionsBoard DesignationsLiquidity and Availability DisclosuresGifts in Kind

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple audit, review, and other assurance engagements concurrently, from planning and risk assessment through final review and delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned book of clients and build long-term relationships.
Perform final review of workpapers, financial statements, and client deliverables before partner sign-off.
Manage engagement economics, including budgets, work in process, billing, and realization.
Communicate with partners, team members, and clients regarding expectations, status, findings, and open items.
Research and document technical positions and help clients understand new standards.
Supervise and delegate across all staff levels.
Contribute to proposals and new business wins.
Build referral-source networks, including attorneys, bankers, and other advisors.
Identify cross-serving opportunities across tax, advisory, and client accounting services.
Represent Aprio in industry associations, conferences, and thought leadership.
Coach, develop, and energize associates, senior associates, and managers.
Deliver feedback and counsel less experienced team members.
Contribute to industry-specialty training and improve technical capability.
Support recruiting and retention.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Active CPA license.
Ten or more years of current or recent public accounting experience, with a concentration in audit and assurance.
Demonstrated record of managing, coaching, and developing staff accountants.
Strong analytical skills apply to financial statements and other financial information.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
Initiative and sound judgment, with a willingness to lead, decide, and work independently.
High standard of professional integrity and ethics.
Five or more years of assurance experience concentrated in tax-exempt organizations, with substantial Single Audit experience.
Working knowledge of Single Audit requirements under 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), including major program determination, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), the compliance supplement, and the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Experience auditing in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS, or the Yellow Book), and compliance with GAGAS continuing professional education requirements.
Working knowledge of nonprofit reporting under ASC 958.
Experience distinguishing exchange transactions under ASC 606 from contributions under ASC 958-605.
Experience with endowments and UPMIFA, donor restrictions, board designations, and liquidity and availability disclosures.
Familiarity with contributed nonfinancial assets, donated services, and gifts in kind.
Comfort presenting findings and internal control matters to audit committees and finance committees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Competitive compensation
Industry-leading benefits
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Continuous learning opportunities
Collaborative culture
Work/life balance