Audit Senior - Non-for-Profit

About the role

We are currently seeking a Non-for-Profit Audit Senior Associate to join our team in any of the following office locations: Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit engagements for not-for-profit organizations from planning through completion, including scoping, risk assessment, execution of audit procedures, and delivery of final reports
• Acting as the primary client contact during engagements, building strong client relationships, and addressing accounting and audit-related inquiries with a focus on the unique operational and regulatory environment of not-for-profits
• Supervising, training, and mentoring staff and interns, reviewing work for accuracy and quality, and providing timely, constructive feedback to support team development
• Reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, especially as it applies to not-for-profit entities and applicable regulatory and grantor requirements
• Evaluating internal controls and compliance with federal, state, and donor-specific requirements, particularly in relation to restricted funds, grants, and government funding (e.g., Uniform Guidance / Single Audit requirements)
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation, including working papers, financial statement disclosures, and auditor reports tailored to the needs and standards of not-for-profit clients
• Performing and reviewing testing procedures for common NFP areas such as contributions and grants, program service expenses, functional expense allocation, and endowments
• Researching and resolving technical accounting and compliance issues using authoritative literature and firm resources, with attention to evolving nonprofit reporting and disclosure standards
• Collaborating with managers and partners to develop effective, risk-based audit strategies that address the structure and funding models of not-for-profit entities
• Supporting performance evaluations and contributing to staff development initiatives within the audit team
• Managing engagement timelines and budgets, ensuring high-quality service delivery within established deadlines and resource constraints
• Working across multiple engagements concurrently, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills
• Ensuring compliance with all professional standards, firm methodologies, and sector-specific reporting requirements, including Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance when applicable

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
• Non-For-Profit audit 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
• Able to travel as needed
• S. work authorization required; we do not sponsor or transfer work visas