Senior Assurance Associate
Ash & Harris Executive Search
Salary
💰 $95,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Manage all phases of audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting
- Lead audit teams, assign tasks, and review work to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client communication and relationship management
- Perform detailed reviews of financial statements, disclosures, and workpapers to ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
- Provide technical guidance and resolve complex accounting and audit issues
- Oversee staff training, mentoring, and professional development
- Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure efficiency and profitability
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and additional client services
- Mentor staff, review workpapers, and ensure delivery of high-quality client service
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required; Masters degree preferred
- Active CPA license required
- 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously
- Excellent leadership, client service, and communication skills
- Strong technical and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Previous supervisory or manager-level experience in a public accounting firm (desired)
- Experience working with clients in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, non-profit, or real estate (desired)
- Familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools (desired)
- Strong business development skills with the ability to identify and expand client relationships (desired)
