Audit Senior Manager

Grant Thornton (US)

. Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $178,848 - $194,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAS, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards while delivering high-quality financial audits. Proven ability to lead teams, build client relationships, and provide strategic insights to enhance business processes.

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Audit Engagement ManagementIFRS ComplianceGAAS ExperienceCPA LicenseClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AuditsAudit Software ProficiencyData AnalysisAudit PlanningInternal Control AssessmentConsolidated Financial Statements ReviewAudit Proposal PreparationBusiness Process EvaluationBudget ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DEA Data Interrogation Audit SoftwareElectronic Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseAssociate Chartered Accountant (ACA)Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Industry Keywords

PCAOB StandardsAICPA StandardsAudit MethodologyPublicly Traded CompaniesPrivate Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
Research and analyze financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues using electronic databases
Employ audit software to review and compile financial information
Oversee and manage audit engagements for a diverse range of clients
Oversee completion of on-budget financial statement audits
Manage audit project budgets and timelines in compliance with regulatory standards and client objectives
Oversee and support multiple engagement teams concurrently
Communicate with clients about engagement and service expectations and resolve technical and service issues
Ensure timely, on-budget delivery of engagement letters, audit planning reports, audit concluding reports, and business improvement recommendations
Set audit project schedules according to client needs and firm capabilities
Manage firm risk on audits and proposals
Train less experienced colleagues and provide consistent feedback
Act as a business advisor and collaborate on proposals and business development activities
Lead cross-functional, cross-departmental, and global collaboration
Communicate organizational strategy and influence senior stakeholders
Oversee application of Grant Thornton’s audit methodology, firm policies, PCAOB, AICPA, and other relevant audit standards
Resolve complex issues related to auditing standards and advise clients on impacts to audit scope
Oversee assessment of clients’ internal accounting environments and controls
Perform internal reviews of client issues, transactions, and events affecting audit risks
Develop audit approaches and identify appropriate internal and external resources
Guide teams in executing audit responses
Review audit results to provide key client insights
Direct teams to provide accurate, high-quality documentation
Supervise 2–6 Audit Interns, Associates, and Senior Associates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or Four Year Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Commerce, or related field, or the foreign degree equivalent
8 years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or any audit-related job titles
Experience planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing audits in compliance with IFRS, GAAS, US GAAP, and PCAOB requirements
Experience leading multiple teams across multiple clients, allocating work to staff, and managing audit engagements to budget
Experience conducting reviews and evaluations of clients' business processes and planning audit engagements
Experience managing audit engagements for publicly traded and private companies
Experience preparing and participating in audit proposals
Experience reviewing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
Experience with DEA data interrogation audit software and audit software
Experience building and maintaining client relationships, understanding client business models, and providing value-added insights and recommendations
Experience assessing accounting areas including revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, equity, and business combinations
CPA License (U.S. or other jurisdiction), Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) required
Applicants must reside within a commutable distance to a Grant Thornton office in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work policy with mandatory work from office at least 3 days/week
Up to 25% domestic travel to various client sites across the U.S.