Audit Sr. - Public

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join a public accounting team serving clients in Dallas, Texas. This role is suited for someone who can drive audit engagements forward, uphold accounting and regulatory standards, and deliver thoughtful guidance to client stakeholders. The position also offers the opportunity to coach developing team members while contributing to accurate, well-supported financial reporting and process improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct audit, review, and compilation engagements for client accounts, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Examine workpapers, supporting schedules, and draft reports prepared by staff to confirm quality, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.

• Guide entry-level auditors through daily engagement activities, providing feedback, technical instruction, and oversight throughout the assignment.

• Coordinate engagement activities from initial planning through final delivery, including risk assessment, fieldwork execution, and issue resolution.

• Evaluate financial records, internal controls, and operating procedures to identify weaknesses, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop clear audit reports that summarize key findings, outline risks, and present practical recommendations to client management.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by communicating effectively, addressing questions promptly, and managing expectations throughout the engagement.

• Contribute to technical learning initiatives and support the continued development of audit knowledge, methodology, and best practices.

• Perform testing related to information systems controls, including ITGC and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance areas when required by the engagement.

• Prior experience in public accounting with responsibility for leading or heavily supporting audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodology, financial reporting requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Ability to supervise staff, review deliverables, and manage multiple priorities across concurrent assignments.
• Experience assessing information systems controls and exposure to IT audit concepts such as ITGC testing.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley testing and related control evaluation procedures is preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential is valued for candidates with technology-focused audit expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to clients and internal teams.