Compliance Audit Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Illinois - Westchester, IL, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $100000.00Salary, About Us:

We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL, Edina, MN and Schererville, IN. Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profits organizations and governmental entities. We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Interns will have the opportunity to work from employer locations, Legacy offices and remotely, as scheduling allows. 

Position Overview:

The Compliance Audit Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and oversight of compliance audit engagements for fringe benefit funds. This role ensures employers are accurately reporting and contributing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and related plan documents.

The Manager oversees multiple engagements of varying complexity while maintaining audit quality, consistency, and timeliness. This position also manages and develops audit staff, coordinates workflow, and serves as a key liaison between internal teams, fund offices, and legal counsel.

Success in this role requires balancing audit quality with operational efficiency, including effective use of resources, technology, and audit tools to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee all phases of compliance audit engagements from planning through final report issuance
Review complex or high-risk audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to fund requirements and collection policies
Assign and manage audit workload across staff to ensure timely completion and proper resource utilization
Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff, including performance feedback, coaching, and training
Monitor engagement progress, deadlines, and overall team productivity
Identify issues requiring expanded scope or escalation and coordinate with fund office, collections, and legal counsel as needed
Serve as a primary point of contact for employers, addressing questions, discrepancies, and sensitive matters professionally
Prepare and review billing related to audit engagements
Analyze performance metrics and identify trends to improve audit effectiveness and coverage
Support process improvements, including implementation of audit tools, automation, and standardized procedures
Contribute to the development of audit practices, training materials, and long-term departmental strategies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of six years of compliance audit experience, preferably within union, fringe benefit fund, or payroll-based environments
Proven experience managing audit teams and reviewing complex engagements
Strong understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements, collection policies, and related plan documents
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with audit/data analysis tools
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and handle sensitive discussions
Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and accountability
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple engagements in a deadline-driven environment
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required; local and occasional out-of-state travel required

Benefits

Great opportunity for growth within the firm
Opportunity to work closely with entire compliance audit department
Competitive benefits package including vacation time, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance and a flexible spending account program
Paid Parental leave
Dress for your day attire – jeans in the office and professional attire at clients
Reimbursement for CFE review course and exam fees
Bonus when successfully completing the CFE exam
Payment for professional membership costs
Employee referral bonus
Fun firm sponsored social events
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