Senior Audit Associate

Senior Audit AssociatePosition OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Audit Associate to join our audit and assurance team. The Senior Audit Associate will lead and execute audit engagements, provide assurance services, and support clients across industries with a focus on construction. This role combines technical accounting and auditing expertise with strong client relationship and team leadership skills to deliver high-quality, timely audit deliverables and insight.Key ResponsibilitiesLead planning and execution of external audit and assurance engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodology.Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design audit procedures tailored to the clients business and control environment.Conduct substantive testing and analytical procedures on financial statements, including construction-specific areas such as revenue recognition, contract accounting, retainage, progress billings, and cost tracking.Supervise, mentor, and review work of junior staff; delegate tasks, provide on-the-job coaching, and ensure engagement workpapers meet quality standards.Prepare and review key audit deliverables, including audit programs, working papers, management letters, and draft financial statement notes.Maintain strong client relationships by communicating audit findings, recommendations, and value-added insights clearly and professionally to finance teams and senior management.Identify accounting and reporting issues (GAAP/IFRS), research technical accounting matters, and propose practical solutions in consultation with engagement partners.Coordinate with other assurance service lines (tax, advisory) and outside parties (legal counsel, regulators) as needed to support comprehensive client service.Use audit software and data analytics tools to increase audit efficiency and quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation efforts.Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation, scoping, and estimating resources for audits.Ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget while upholding the firms quality, risk, and compliance standards.QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or coursework in accounting preferred.4+ years of public accounting or audit experience, with progressive responsibility; prior experience auditing construction clients strongly preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of audit and assurance standards, financial reporting frameworks (GAAP and/or IFRS), and internal control assessment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical research skills with excellent attention to detail.Effective written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting audit findings to client management.Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, lead small teams, and travel to client sites as required.Commitment to professional ethics, quality, and continuous learning; ability to mentor and develop junior staff.