Audit Senior

BerryDunn • Hamden, CT

3d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a proactive Audit Senior to join its Manufacturing, Technology, and Critical Infrastructure Practice Group (MTCIPG). The role is part of a core team that conducts audits, reviews, compilations, and other services for clients in these industries. The Audit Senior reports to the Manager or Senior Manager on assigned engagements. The position is planned to be based in a New England office or remotely, and generally requires less than 10% travel per year.

The Audit Senior manages client engagements from planning through completion, including financial audits and budget management. The role involves understanding client operations and objectives, researching and analyzing financial statements and audit issues, using audit software and electronic databases, and resolving issues identified during audits. The Audit Senior builds client relationships, communicates recommendations for business and process improvements, participates in engagement and audit committee meetings, and supervises, trains, and mentors associates and interns. The role also includes ongoing professional development, keeping current with relevant government regulations, developing industry expertise, and sharing knowledge with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Accounting and 150 semester hours of education.
• At least 4 years of progressive public accounting experience.
• CPA or desire to obtain a CPA, with firm support available.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including knowledge of rules and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• Desire to become an industry subject matter expert and business advisor to clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing engagements to budget.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and apply that knowledge to engagements.
• Research and analyze financial statements and audit-related issues using electronic databases and audit software to review and compile financial information and resolve issues discovered during audits.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Participate as a key audit team member in planning meetings, closing meetings, and audit committee meetings.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on the audit process and assess staff performance for engagement reviews.
• Attend professional development and training sessions regularly.
• Stay abreast of relevant governmental regulations affecting clients.
• Develop in-depth industry knowledge to serve as a client consultant and subject matter expert.
• Engage in knowledge sharing with clients and associates.

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.
• The position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and personal performance.

What This Job Offers

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