Audit Senior - Manufacturing & Distribution

About the role

Grassi is a nationally ranked accounting firm with over 550 employees and nine offices across the United States. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing & Distribution Audit Senior Associate with SEC experience to join our team in any of the following office locations: Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit engagements for Manufacturing, Distribution, and other commercial clients from initial planning through final deliverables, including risk assessment, fieldwork oversight, and completion procedures
• Managing client relationships by serving as a primary point of contact throughout engagements, proactively addressing audit and accounting-related questions, and building client trust through timely and accurate communication
• Supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff and interns, reviewing their work for accuracy and quality, and providing constructive performance feedback to support professional growth
• Reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements, and firm policies
• Evaluating and testing internal controls, identifying control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and areas for operational improvement, particularly in inventory management, cost accounting, and revenue recognition processes common in M&D clients
• Executing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants and supporting the execution of a high-quality audit
• Preparing and reviewing complex audit documentation, including working papers, client deliverables, and financial statement disclosures
• Performing and guiding others through detailed substantive testing procedures on key accounts such as inventory, fixed assets, revenue, and cost of sales
• Researching and resolving technical accounting and auditing issues using authoritative literature, firm tools, and guidance
• Collaborating with engagement managers and partners to develop audit strategies tailored to M&D client operations, improving engagement efficiency and audit quality
• Assisting in staff evaluations and participating in recruiting and development initiatives to strengthen the audit team
• Ensuring engagements are completed on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining high standards of audit quality and client service
• Managing workload across multiple engagements and meeting competing deadlines with a focus on efficiency and prioritization
• Ensuring all work complies with professional standards, firm methodology, and client expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years progressive audit experience; previous experience in public accounting required
• Manufacturing & Distribution and commercial industry experience required
• SEC experience required
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH, etc.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others
• Ability to travel as needed
• S. work authorization required; we do not sponsor or transfer work visas