Assurance Senior, Private Funds Assurance
About The Position
As a Senior Accountant in our Private Funds Assurance practice, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services to financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and Digital Asset entities. Working closely with engagement Partners and Managers, you will take ownership of key areas of the audit, ensure client expectations are met, and help deliver an exceptional client experience. This role offers hands-on exposure to complex fund structures while building strong technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. Engagement Execution and Ownership Perform and take full responsibility for assigned sections of audit engagements from planning through completion. Execute audit procedures for financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and/or Digital Asset entities. Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards. Understand engagement partner expectations and proactively monitor deadlines, milestones, and deliverables. Identify and communicate accounting or reporting issues in a timely and solutions-oriented manner. Client Service and Communication Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and their teams to deliver the highest level of service. Develop an in-depth understanding of each client’s operations, fund structure, and industry landscape. Routinely seek information from clients regarding business changes, emerging risks, and operational concerns. Build trusted working relationships while maintaining professionalism and technical credibility. Collaboration and Team Development Work closely with Partners, Managers, and staff to ensure seamless engagement execution. Support and mentor junior team members by reviewing work and providing guidance. Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement. Performance and Project Management Balance multiple engagements and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Maintain strong attention to detail while working under restrictive time constraints. Continuously improve efficiency by leveraging firm tools, technology, and best prac tices. Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence in client service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
- 2–4 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting.
- Experience auditing financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and/or Digital Assets.
- CPA license or actively working toward CPA required.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform and take full responsibility for assigned sections of audit engagements from planning through completion.
- Execute audit procedures for financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and/or Digital Asset entities.
- Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Understand engagement partner expectations and proactively monitor deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Identify and communicate accounting or reporting issues in a timely and solutions-oriented manner.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and their teams to deliver the highest level of service.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of each client’s operations, fund structure, and industry landscape.
- Routinely seek information from clients regarding business changes, emerging risks, and operational concerns.
- Build trusted working relationships while maintaining professionalism and technical credibility.
- Work closely with Partners, Managers, and staff to ensure seamless engagement execution.
- Support and mentor junior team members by reviewing work and providing guidance.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Balance multiple engagements and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain strong attention to detail while working under restrictive time constraints.
- Continuously improve efficiency by leveraging firm tools, technology, and best prac tices.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence in client service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
