Assurance Senior Associate, CPG - Anchin & BPB Conversion
About The Position
The Audit Senior Associate at Baker Tilly is responsible for leading and executing financial audits and assurance engagements for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) clients. The role works closely with clients to support compliance with financial reporting standards, identify areas for improvement, and provide insights to support their financial success. Responsibilities include planning and conducting audit procedures, assessing financial risks, leading fieldwork, communicating findings, preparing audit reports, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific accounting regulations and standards. The role also includes supervising and training junior staff, monitoring engagement budgets and resources, and contributing to more effective audit processes and best practices.
Requirements
- Must have a current, accepted offer with Baker Tilly (formerly Anchin or Berkowitz Pollack Brant).
- Master's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, as stated in the posting.
- CPA candidate completing the CPA before November 2026.
- 5+ years of audit experience.
- Knowledge of tax regulations, financial services, and relevant tax software.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Audit experience with exposure to AEC clients.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the audit team and clients to plan and design audit procedures in compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
- Assess financial risks and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate them for AEC clients.
- Lead audit fieldwork, including testing financial statements, internal controls, and transactional data.
- Build and maintain relationships with AEC clients, communicate audit findings, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare audit reports that describe material weaknesses or deficiencies in financial reporting and suggest actionable solutions.
- Ensure AEC clients comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, including revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion accounting, and other construction-related accounting principles.
- Stay current on accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to the AEC sector.
- Guide, supervise, and train junior staff members, and review their work to maintain high-quality audit procedures.
- Monitor audit engagement budgets and resources to ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget.
- Identify opportunities to improve audit-process efficiency and effectiveness and contribute to developing AEC audit best practices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
