Audit Senior

BerryDunn • Portland, ME

3d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial, proactive Audit Senior with strong communication and organizational skills to join its Manufacturing, Technology, and Critical Infrastructure Practice Group (MTCIPG). The role is part of a core team providing audits, reviews, compilations, and other services to clients in manufacturing, technology, and critical infrastructure. The position is planned for a New England office or remote work, and generally requires less than 10% travel per year. The Audit Senior reports to the Manager or Senior Manager on assigned engagements.

The Audit Senior performs client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits while managing budgets. The role involves understanding client operations and objectives; researching financial statements and audit issues using electronic databases and audit software; developing client relationships and recommendations; participating in engagement and audit committee meetings; and supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns. The successful candidate will continue professional development, stay informed about relevant governmental regulations, build in-depth industry expertise, and share knowledge with clients and colleagues.

The targeted base salary range is $80,000–$100,000. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as company and personal performance. BerryDunn describes benefits intended to support employees’ physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being; the posting directs applicants to the company website for the complete benefits list. BerryDunn provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees and is an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• 150 semester hours of education.
• At least 4 years of progressive public accounting experience.
• CPA certification or desire to obtain a CPA, with BerryDunn support.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including knowledge of rules and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, 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 while managing 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 strong working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction, working 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.
• Learn and stay current on relevant governmental regulations affecting clients.
• Develop in-depth industry knowledge to serve as a consultant and subject matter expert to clients.
• Actively share knowledge with clients and associates.

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to benefits intended to support physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.
• The position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and personal performance.
• BerryDunn provides reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or perform essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

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