Auditor (Senior to Manager)

About the role

This is a direct-hire opportunity with a firm that values professional growth, supports the CPA journey, and offers a flexible hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of audit and assurance (A&A) engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Cook up and manage engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
• Review workpapers and deliverables prepared by staff, providing clear feedback and guidance to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex technical accounting and auditing issues arising during engagements.
• Communicate proactively with firm leadership and engagement teams regarding scheduling, availability, and project status.
• Collaborate with clients to obtain necessary information, clarify issues, and present audit findings in a clear and professional manner.
• Support the development of junior team members through on-the-job coaching and knowledge sharing.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent audit and assurance experience in public accounting or a similar professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of A&A engagement methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Proven ability to identify and address technical accounting and auditing issues.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, effectively managing time and deliverables both on-site and remotely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• High level of accountability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supervising and mentoring junior audit staff.
• Exposure to a range of industries and complex engagement types.
• Familiarity with common audit software and data analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• CPA license obtained or actively in process of obtaining (exam completion or near completion strongly preferred).
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA) are a plus.