Audit Manager Jobs in Illinois

Audit Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in financial services, public accounting, healthcare, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from newly promoted senior auditor through principal and director. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with additional activity in Schaumburg and Peoria, where firms like Deloitte, Grant Thornton, and Caterpillar maintain significant audit operations. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois right now are internal audit, IT audit, and SOX compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top employerSikich
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring14
Work type82% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Audit Project Manager - CIO
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Senior Audit Project Manager - CIO
U.S. Bank
Chicago, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$148k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Audit Project Manager - Payment Services
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Audit Project Manager - Payment Services
U.S. Bank
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$98k - $116k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Audit Manager, Manufacturing Industry
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Audit Manager, Manufacturing Industry
Wipfli
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$110k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Audit Manager
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Audit Manager
Kemper CPA Group
Robinson, Illinois
Business Strategy
Marketing
Product Management
$90k - $140k/yr
201-500

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Audit Manager
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Audit Manager
Kemper CPA Group
Olney, Illinois
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
$90k - $140k/yr
201-500

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Audit Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lincolnshire
3 jobs
Edwardsville
2 jobs
Oakbrook Terrace
2 jobs
Olney
1 job
Momence
1 job
Robinson
1 job
Rosemont
1 job
Oak Brook
1 job

Audit Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sikich4 open roles
Crowe3 open roles
U.S. Bank3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in audit manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Five or more years of progressive audit experience including supervisory responsibility
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, IAS, and internal control frameworks such as COSO
  • Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and client or stakeholder relationships
  • CIA, CISA, or CFE certification preferred for internal audit and IT audit roles

Audit Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a audit manager in Illinois?

Becoming an audit manager in Illinois typically starts with earning a CPA license through the Illinois Board of Examiners, which requires a bachelor's degree with sufficient accounting and business credits, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, and completing the required hours of supervised experience. From there, candidates move through staff and senior auditor roles at public accounting firms or corporate internal audit departments before stepping into management.

How much do audit managers make in Illinois?

Audit managers in Illinois earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,510 for the lowest 10% to over $131,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire audit managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring audit managers in Illinois right now include Sikich, Crowe, and U.S. Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major public accounting offices in the Chicago area means demand is broad, covering both public practice and corporate internal audit functions.

Which Illinois cities have the most audit manager jobs?

Chicago, Lincolnshire, and Edwardsville have the most audit manager openings in Illinois. Chicago's density of financial institutions, Big Four and regional accounting offices, and corporate headquarters drives the majority of listings, while suburban hubs like Schaumburg and Deerfield generate openings tied to the large manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies based there.

Are there remote audit manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many management roles, since audit managers spend significant time on analysis, reporting, and team coordination that translates well to remote work. About 86% of audit manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions are more common in internal audit than in public accounting, where client site visits remain standard.

How can I get hired as a audit manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is entering through a staff auditor or audit associate role at a Chicago-area public accounting firm or the internal audit department of a large Illinois employer, then building toward management over several years. Large Illinois employers in financial services and healthcare regularly hire from associate programs, and transitioning from roles in accounting, finance analysis, or compliance gives candidates a credible foundation. Sitting for the CPA exam early signals commitment and accelerates promotion timelines.

Where can I find and apply to audit manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to audit manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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