Audit Senior Associate - NorCal Asset Management Broker Dealer Practice

Baker Tilly•San Jose, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. As a combined firm with Moss Adams, Baker Tilly is the #6 public accounting firm in the country, serving middle-market clients nationwide. This role is within the Asset Management Broker Dealer practice space in NorCal. It offers the opportunity to build expertise in the Asset Management industry, become a trusted business advisor, and deliver industry-focused audit and other assurance services. The firm emphasizes upward career trajectory, flexibility in work arrangements, and meaningful relationships. The role involves providing assurance and consulting services, proactively engaging with clients, planning and supervising audit engagements, reviewing financial statements, assessing internal controls, making business recommendations, and mentoring team members. The firm also promotes a work-life balance through social activities and team outings.

Requirements

4-year degree required, and must be License Eligible CPA
Three (3) years of experience required in audit/assurance work
Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of exam (must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam)
Prior audit/assurance experience with asset management, particularly in the broker dealer space

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raised.
Plan and supervise the execution of all audit engagement activities.
Review and perform substantive testing on client’s balance sheets and income statements.
Conduct and review tests to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
Play an active role in discussions with the Manager and Partner relative to business recommendations resulting from testing performed and information gathered.
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.