Senior Associate - Audit (Internal or External)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in audit and SOX compliance to join our team. The Audit Supervisor / Senior Associate will lead engagement teams, manage client relationships, and provide timely and high-quality service for audits and other assurance-related services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-value insights to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor associates and interns on audit engagements.
  
• Coordinate audits of complex financial statements and disclosures in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  
• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.
  
• Develop a deep understanding of the clients business, especially within the consumer products industry.
  
• Review financial statements and prepare deliverables such as board communications, management letters, and deficiency letters.
  
• Monitor productivity, adherence to work plans, and budgets as the in-charge auditor.
  
• Facilitate effective communication between the client and audit teams to ensure smooth information flow.
  
• Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to managers, senior managers, and partners.
  
• Anticipate client needs and escalate issues as appropriate.
  
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  
• Manage time effectively across multiple concurrent projects.
  
• Stay up to date with industry trends and accounting developments.
  
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA preferred.
  
• Minimum

  3 years

  of professional experience in internal or external audit, risk assessment, or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• At least

  2 years

  of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance testing experience, including team leadership.
• Strong experience working within an accounting or audit firm.
  
• Experience with attestation services preferred.
  
• Demonstrated project or team leadership capabilities.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification.
  
• Prior experience with clients in the

  consumer products industry

  .
• Familiarity with

  Modern ERP systems

  such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Exposure to PCAOB or COSO frameworks.