EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd., one of Chicago’s top 25 largest public accounting firms (Crain’s), has a team-oriented, client-focused environment encouraging creativity, initiative and the free flow of ideas. Our diverse client base consists of highly successful, privately-held companies in a variety of industries, as well as not-for-profit organizations and high-net worth individuals and families. We have excellent opportunities for bright, ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals with good business sense and we thank you for your interest in ORBA.

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information on available opportunities, contact:

Clare Chunduri, PRC                                                 Email: [email protected]
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
NBC Tower – Suite 1600
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Audit Manager

Position Summary:

The Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing and completing audits, developing and managing staff and reviewing financial statements and related technical accounting issues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
• Manage, direct and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements
• Plan, execute and direct complete audits
• Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met and lead change efforts effectively
• Consult, work with and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business s advisor to client
• Work closely with partners, managers and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned

Experience and Skills:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance and a CPA
• 5 to 7 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent with experience in a medium to large sized public accounting firm.
• Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results based environment
• Strong leadership, business development, training, coaching and mentoring skills

Pay Transparency:

Estimated salary range is $115,000 – $155,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.

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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Audit Senior

Position Summary:

The Audit Senior is responsible for overseeing audit, review and compilation engagements and is responsible for resolving most accounting issues that arise during these engagements under the guidance of the Audit Manager and or the Audit Director. The individual will perform some engagements with minimal supervision and will direct staff and instruct them in the work to be performed, review the work completed by the staff and direct necessary revisions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervising the work of audit staff including reviewing their work and provide on the job training
• Conduct basic, specialized and complex financial, operational and compliance audits under the direction of the audit director.
• Perform risk assessment prior to the beginning of an audit engagement.
• Prepare the most complex work papers, to adequately document accounting & audit work performed and to support the conclusions reached.
• Prepare draft of financial statements and management letters. Will be expected to wrap up the engagement in a timely manner.
• Perform reviews and compilations
• Report progress of the audit, compilation or review engagement to both Audit Manager and Audit Director regularly
• Perform audit or review procedures as assigned by the Audit Managers or Audit Director
• Conduct research, prepare memorandums and summarize findings
• Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for supervision of the daily fieldwork of engagements and client contact
• Prepare very complex individual, trust and business tax returns
• Prepare an evaluation of the staff on the engagement at the end of the engagement but give guidance to the staff when necessary during the engagement.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting & audit experience in public accounting
• Minimum of 1 year leading audits
• Experience preparing tax returns is a huge plus
• Experience with for-profit and non-for-profit clients
• Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results based environment
• Strong leadership, business development, training, coaching and mentoring skills

Pay Transparency:

Estimated salary range is $80,000 – $115,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.

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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Marketing and Business Development Manager 

Position Summary

ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest accounting firms, seeks a Marketing & Business Development Manager to work closely with the firm’s various practice and industry groups to execute and implement their strategic plans. The Marketing & Business Development Manager will also prepare responses to RFPs and assist and collaborate in the planning, development and implementation of a variety of marketing and business development projects and programs to achieve the firm’s marketing and business development objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work proactively with the firm leadership and various practice and industry groups to manage, implement and execute industry and practice group marketing and business development plans and initiatives.
• Work closely with practice and industry groups to plan, execute and initiate follow-up in regard to activities, such as webinars, seminars and networking events.
• Prepare and monitor responses to RFPs and manage pipeline reporting.
• Engage in research, analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning and business development activities.
• Provide support for all practice and industry group webinars, seminars, sponsorships and other events sponsored by the firm.
• Assist with research of prospective targets industries and markets to keep the groups up to date on industry trends, as well as to proactively identify opportunities for growth and implement programs to achieve desired growth.
• Engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning and business development activities.
• Work with the Marketing Department Team to produce and update all print and online marketing materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives.

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field required. Five or more years of demonstrated success in business development, marketing and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association or academic sectors.
• Strong writing background, excellent proofreading and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize workload, exercise independent judgment when necessary and solve problems quickly.
• Client focused, results driven.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Familiarity with professional services product offerings.
• Proficiency with applicable software packages: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with SharePoint and webinar platforms preferred.

Physical Requirements

• May require occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.

Pay Transparency:

• Estimated salary range is $90,000 – $120,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.

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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.