AUDIT DIRECTOR (NOT-FOR-PROFIT) – NAPERVILLE, IL
What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Position Summary
The Audit Director will play an integral leadership role within the Not-For-Profit Audit practice and will oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements including supervising audits and managing project budgets requiring excellent project management skills. In addition, the Audit Director will work closely with leaders across the organization to advise clients on various matters impacting their businesses. This includes the ability to build & maintain strong client relationships along with, identifying business opportunities with new or existing clients. Lastly, the Audit Director will play a key role in developing team members through coaching & mentorship opportunities, conduct performance reviews providing insightful feedback for all levels of staff, & contribute to various people initiatives such as recruiting, retaining, & training professionals of all levels.
What will you do in this role?
- Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising audits through their various stages while ensuring projects stay within budget
- Consult with partners & clients on various audit matters related to Not-For-Profit organizations and provide strategic recommendations based on client's needs.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client bases.
- Assist partners and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
- Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions.
- Provide thought leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues impacting Not-For-Profit organizations by leveraging expertise and experience.
- Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff.
- Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up-and-coming professionals.
- Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
- Demonstrate enthusiastic & cooperative partnership spirit.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
- 5+ years' experience leading high performing teams, coaching & mentoring staff.
- Experience supporting audit clients in the Not-For-Profit sector required
- Extensive knowledge of Yellowbook & Single Audit Guidance highly desired.
- CPA License required
- Proficiency with audit software platforms & Microsoft Office.
- Exceptional client rapport & project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, & interactive environment.
- Proven leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Be a champion of our organization & provide strategic growth direction.
About Sikich
Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional service organizations in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
- Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
- The company will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
- Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
We also offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
- A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, & foster children
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
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