Audit Supervisor | SEC Job at CBIZ in Chicago

Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nation's top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new chapter, we are pleased to confirm that you'll still be working with the same dedicated team and receiving the same high-quality service you've come to rely on.

Together, we will continue to support a diverse array of industries, including healthcare, real estate, construction, retail & consumer products, manufacturing & distribution, technology, media & telecommunications (TMT), government, not-for-profit, hospitality & leisure, and education.

CBIZ has been honored to be the recipient of several national recognitions for 2023:

• Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation
• Top Workplaces USA
• Top Workplaces - Financial Services Industry
• Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness
• Great Place to Work Certification

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

CBIZ is currently looking for an Attest Supervisor with an SEC focus. Responsible for conducting several client engagements simultaneously, while working under the direction of a Managing Director and Manager. Oversee staff during audit engagement. Meet billable hour requirements.

• Coordinate various phases of engagements; plan engagements, budget time and expenses, monitor actual performance against budget, review work papers for accuracy and completeness, and review financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures.
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Responsible for the daily supervision and development of attest staff.
• Monitor actual time incurred and analyze actual time versus budgeted time.
• Ensure engagement Manager and Managing Director are updated timely on all aspects of the engagement.
• Take full ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the assurance engagement from planning, to report issuance, to closing the binder.
• Perform technical research as required.
• Communicate engagement needs to the client.
• Recognize extended services opportunities.
• Cultivate effective relationships with client and staff.
• Keep current on professional pronouncements.
• Participate in Level Training for junior staff.
• Proactively participates in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program.
• Coach Staff.
• Practice development (recommended).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA certification

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 1 year supervisory experience
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs