Supervisory Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Sikich team members share a desire for growth and a unified purpose, fostering a culture of diverse perspectives, innovation, and community impact. As the professional services landscape evolves, Sikich continues to expand, offering team members access to more client opportunities and a rewarding employee experience.

About the role

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract and requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Conduct testing to determine accuracy and completeness of amounts reported and to conclude upon the operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare work products, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Review work products prepared by the team.
• Develop the team through effective delegation and guidance.
• Act as the primary liaison to the client, including leading meetings.
• Own assigned work areas and execute tasks in accordance with an internally developed schedule to ensure timely completion and submission to the client.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines while abiding by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidacy is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.
• Financial statement audit experience.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Minimum Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Skills

• Values-driven with absolute integrity and servant leadership.
• Bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver with the ability to develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Instills trust by following through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Focused on impact and influence, gaining support for ideas and proposals to advance initiatives.

About Sikich

Sikich offers a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance for public and private sectors. Highly specialized teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience, helping clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on the first day, allowing use of paid time off for personal, mental/physical health, vacation, or sick leave without waiting for accrual.
• Paid holidays and optional time off during the last week of the calendar year.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards for participation.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days and four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee and client referral bonus programs.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program allowing up to four hours of paid time annually for volunteering.

Pay

The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $101,000. Final offer amount may vary based on experience and geographic location.