CareerPlan

Audit Senior Associate - Public Sector

Chicago IL USAFull-time$71k–$140k2026-08-03 → 2026-11-13
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead public sector audit engagements from start to finish, supervising staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring audit quality for governmental clients.

Role type

Senior IC audit manager (public sector)

Builds

Financial statement audits and attestation services for government entities

Domain

Public accounting / Governmental auditing

Required skills

Public accounting external audit experience, Governmental client experience, Engagement management, Staff supervision, Financial statement analysis, Audit software proficiency, Multi-tasking, Technical research

Preferred skills

CPA license, CPA eligibility

Technologies

Audit software, Electronic databases

Responsibilities

Run client engagements from start to finish including financial statement preparation and project scheduling; Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns; Maintain relationships with client management to resolve audit issues; Research and analyze financial statements using audit software; Engage with key client management to collect information and make recommendations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities