Audit Senior

We are hiring! Join our boutique Orange County CPA firm where senior auditors lead real engagements - not just assist on them - and work-life integration is a firm-wide practice, not a recruiting line.What you will doOwn private-company audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and final issuance, serving as the day-to-day client contact.Design and execute audit procedures in compliance with US GAAP and GAAS, documenting work to a standard that stands up to partner and peer review.Review and sign off on staff accountant workpapers, delivering timely, constructive feedback that accelerates their development.Build consultative relationships with client management, gaining enough operational context to add value beyond the numbers.Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement planning, staffing, and efficiency improvements.Prepare clear financial reports and disclosures for private middle-market clients across a range of industries.Identify technical issues early and escalate with a proposed solution, not just a problem.What you need3 to 5 years of public accounting audit experience (recent and continuous).Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and private-company financial reporting.Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and supervising junior staff.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Ability to work fully on-site, five days a week, at our Orange County office.Nice to haveActive CPA license or documented progress toward the exam.Experience with middle-market private companies or multi-industry client portfolios.Familiarity with common audit software platforms used in a paperless environment.Pay and benefitsSalary: $85,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.Paid time off and paid holidays.Partner mentorship and a defined path to promotion.Firm-sponsored outings and a genuinely collaborative team culture.Location and scheduleFully on-site in Orange County, California.Full-time, standard business hours.BenefitsVacation/PTOMedicalDentalVision401kBonusRelocationTelecommute