Senior Associate – Assurance & Advisory Services
Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Lead financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance engagements for privately held companies
- Manage all phases of engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and wrap-up
- Prepare and review financial statements and footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Perform and review testing of internal controls and substantive procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS
- Identify internal control deficiencies and prepare management letter comments and required communications
- Ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget
- Supervise, train, and mentor staff; review workpapers and provide constructive feedback
- Serve as a primary liaison with client management, including owners, CFOs, and controllers
- Develop practical recommendations to improve financial reporting processes and internal controls
- Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting experience, with a strong focus on privately held companies
- Experience leading audit engagements from planning through issuance
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS
- Experience preparing full financial statements and related disclosures
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- CPA license preferred or actively pursuing certification
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Professional development opportunities
- Career opportunities for firm members of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and beliefs
- Employee-centric workplace focused on integrity and mutual respect
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statement auditsU.S. GAAPU.S. GAASinternal controlssubstantive proceduresfinancial reporting processesrisk assessmentfieldworkplanningmanagement letter comments
Soft Skills
leadershipsupervisory experiencecommunication skillsclient relationship managementmentoringcollaborationtime managementconstructive feedbackproblem-solvingprioritization
Certifications
CPA license