Audit Senior

Audit SeniorPosition OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Audit Senior to lead and execute financial statement audits and assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, including construction firms, private companies, and nonprofit organizations. The Audit Senior will plan and perform audit procedures, supervise staff, communicate findings to clients, and ensure compliance with professional standards and firm methodologies. This role requires a combination of technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and client-focused judgment to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services.Key ResponsibilitiesLead planning, risk assessment, and fieldwork for financial statement audits and assurance engagements in accordance with GAAS and firm methodology.Supervise, mentor, and review the work of audit staff and interns; provide coaching on technical issues and professional development.Design and execute substantive testing and controls testing for areas such as revenue, receivables, inventory, payroll, and fixed assets.Manage audit timelines and budgets; coordinate scheduling with clients and internal teams to deliver engagements on time and within scope.Prepare clear, concise audit workpapers, management letters, and financial statement disclosures; communicate audit findings and recommendations to engagement partners and client management.Execute and oversee Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits, ensuring compliance with DOL and ERISA requirements where applicable.Perform industry-specific audit procedures for construction clients, including revenue recognition, contract accounting, percentage-of-completion testing, and lien waiver reviews.Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries, build strong client relationships, and support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand services.Stay current with accounting and auditing standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends; implement best practices to improve quality and efficiency.Participate in internal quality control reviews and contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation of audit workflows.QualificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) license required or actively pursuing CPA; public accounting background preferred.3+ to 6+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting with exposure to private companies, nonprofit organizations, and construction industry clients.Demonstrated experience performing assurance and financial statement audits, including Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits.Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and relevant regulatory requirements; familiarity with ERISA and DOL rules for benefit plans.Proven supervisory experience with the ability to train, review, and manage junior staff on multiple engagements concurrently.Excellent technical skills with audit documentation, sampling, substantive testing, and internal control assessment.Proficiency with audit software and tools (e.g., Engagement, CaseWare, IDEA, or similar) and Microsoft Excel; comfort adopting new technologies and automation tools.Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex accounting issues clearly to clients and engagement teams.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Experience working with construction accounting (contract accounting, change orders, retention) and familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting highly desirable.