Assurance Senior

MKIS Professional Search • Cleveland, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assurance Senior – Registered Funds Multiple Locations | Hybrid Work Environment If you're an audit professional who wants to go deeper in the investment funds space—without getting lost in a massive firm hierarchy—this role offers the chance to do meaningful, technical work while still being seen, supported, and developed. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized assurance practice known for its leadership in Registered Funds auditing. You'll work with complex investment structures, collaborate directly with fund managers, and play a visible role in both client delivery and team development. What You'll Do Lead and execute audit engagements for financial services clients, including: Mutual Funds Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Closed-End Funds Collective Investment Trusts Prepare and review annual audit reports, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, and third parties Guide clients through the full financial reporting process with confidence and clarity Supervise, train, and mentor staff accountants, helping shape the next generation of fund auditors Balance technical rigor with practical problem-solving in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment What You Bring Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field 2–4 years of progressive public accounting audit experience Hands-on exposure to investment-based clients (Registered Funds strongly preferred; hedge funds and fund-of-funds experience a plus) CPA license or active progress toward completion A collaborative mindset and interest in growing both technically and professionally Locations Cleveland, OH Chicago, IL Milwaukee, WI New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Denver / Greenwood Village, CO Hybrid work model available Why This Role Is Different This team believes great work starts with great people. You wont be treated like a charge code or a headcount number. Instead, you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes professional growth, flexibility, and long-term career development. What you can expect: A people-first culture grounded in mentorship and inclusion Competitive total rewards, including discretionary bonuses and merit increases Robust learning and development resources to support advancement Time and support to give back to the community A sustainable career path in a highly specialized and in-demand audit niche If you're looking to sharpen your Registered Funds expertise while working in an environment that values both performance and people, this role is worth a closer look.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
• 2–4 years of progressive public accounting audit experience
• Hands-on exposure to investment-based clients (Registered Funds strongly preferred; hedge funds and fund-of-funds experience a plus)
• CPA license or active progress toward completion
• A collaborative mindset and interest in growing both technically and professionally

Nice To Haves

• Registered Funds strongly preferred
• hedge funds and fund-of-funds experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements for financial services clients, including: Mutual Funds Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Closed-End Funds Collective Investment Trusts
• Prepare and review annual audit reports, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, and third parties
• Guide clients through the full financial reporting process with confidence and clarity
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff accountants, helping shape the next generation of fund auditors
• Balance technical rigor with practical problem-solving in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards, including discretionary bonuses and merit increases
• Robust learning and development resources to support advancement
• Time and support to give back to the community
• A sustainable career path in a highly specialized and in-demand audit niche

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level