Senior Assurance Associate - Audit Innovation

Senior Assurance Associate

We're seeking an experienced Senior Assurance Associate to join our Palo Alto office. You'll apply your Big 4 audit expertise while pioneering AI integration in financial auditing, playing a critical role in shaping how artificial intelligence transforms audit quality and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Perform comprehensive financial audits and substantive testing procedures while leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance audit efficiency and accuracy
• Review and validate AI-generated audit findings, ensuring compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and relevant standards
• Train and refine our custom AI models using real-world audit scenarios and edge cases
• Collaborate with engineering to identify intelligent automation opportunities
• Execute complex audit procedures requiring professional judgment and skepticism
• Design testing strategies for revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement assertions
• Guide AI development through expert feedback and quality assurance
• Contribute to next-generation audit methodology development
• Ensure quality control and risk management throughout the audit lifecycle

Minimum qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as Senior Assurance Associate or Early Manager at EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG
• Extensive experience in financial audit and substantive testing across multiple industries
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SOX compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification strongly preferred

Preferred

• CPA/CIA/CISA
• Experience leading audit workstreams and coordinating testing procedures
• Familiar with SOC 2/ISO 27001 frameworks; evidence handling and independence standards.
• Interest in AI/ML applications in professional services