Sr. Auditor

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor Consultant to join a consultant engagement supporting employee benefit plan audits within the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a public accounting specialist who can manage audit priorities independently, strengthen file quality, and contribute to timely regulatory filings. The consultant will play a key role in reviewing engagement documentation, assisting with financial reporting deliverables, and advising team members in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate audit documentation for employee benefit plan engagements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Prepare and refine workpapers while resolving technical and file-related issues that could affect engagement progress or reporting quality.
• Contribute to the drafting and finalization of financial statements and related audit deliverables tied to filing deadlines.
• Support surprise examination procedures by organizing testing activities, reviewing evidence, and helping maintain audit readiness.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to staff preparing audit files, offering direction on documentation standards and issue resolution.
• Identify audit findings, assess their significance, and communicate recommendations clearly to support effective follow-up.
• Coordinate multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting while maintaining strong focus and consistent deliverable quality.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of audit experience, including substantial work in public accounting environments.
• Demonstrated background in employee benefit plan audits and related financial reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and compliance audit practices.
• Proven ability to review workpapers thoroughly and troubleshoot complex audit file issues independently.
• Experience supporting or preparing financial statements as part of audit engagements.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines in a Contract role that requires a high level of self-direction.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to coach preparers and discuss audit findings effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.