Senior Audit Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of external audit and assurance engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodology.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design audit procedures tailored to the clients business and control environment.
• Conduct substantive testing and analytical procedures on financial statements, including construction-specific areas such as revenue recognition, contract accounting, retainage, progress billings, and cost tracking.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work of junior staff; delegate tasks, provide on-the-job coaching, and ensure engagement workpapers meet quality standards.
• Prepare and review key audit deliverables, including audit programs, working papers, management letters, and draft financial statement notes.
• Maintain strong client relationships by communicating audit findings, recommendations, and value-added insights clearly and professionally to finance teams and senior management.
• Identify accounting and reporting issues (GAAP/IFRS), research technical accounting matters, and propose practical solutions in consultation with engagement partners.
• Coordinate with other assurance service lines (tax, advisory) and outside parties (legal counsel, regulators) as needed to support comprehensive client service.
• Use audit software and data analytics tools to increase audit efficiency and quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation efforts.
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation, scoping, and estimating resources for audits.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget while upholding the firm's quality, risk, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or coursework in accounting preferred.
• 4+ years of public accounting or audit experience, with progressive responsibility; prior experience auditing construction clients strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audit and assurance standards, financial reporting frameworks (GAAP and/or IFRS), and internal control assessment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical research skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting audit findings to client management.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, lead small teams, and travel to client sites as required.
• Commitment to professional ethics, quality, and continuous learning; ability to mentor and develop junior staff.