AWM - Chicago - External Audit - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a Financial Statement Audit Senior Associate, you will support independent reviews of financial statements, internal controls, and other financial information for asset and wealth management clients within PwC’s Assurance practice. You will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, build client relationships, and mentor junior team members while maintaining professional and technical standards. The role involves applying critical thinking to audit procedures, interpreting data and feedback, coordinating engagement tasks, and developing an understanding of clients’ business contexts and changing regulatory demands. The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of experience, and meeting the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment before starting full-time at PwC. Travel is required up to 40%. The salary range is $72,000–$184,440, or $72,000–$212,000 for Washington state residents. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. Hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience.
Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Current pursuit of or an active CPA license.
Prior external audit experience in asset and wealth management.
Experience applying accounting and financial reporting standards within client engagements.
Ability to interpret data and audit findings into concise recommendations.
Experience guiding junior team members while managing multiple workstreams.
Ability to build client relationships through responsive communication and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial statements, internal controls, and supporting records for asset and wealth management clients.
Apply auditing methodologies, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards to assigned workstreams.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and disclosure support for accuracy and completeness.
Interpret risk areas, control design, and process documentation to identify matters needing follow-up.
Develop audit procedures and testing plans aligned with client objectives and engagement scope.
Use data analysis, digital tooling, and visualization techniques to evaluate trends and support conclusions.
Communicate findings, status updates, and technical issues to client teams and engagement leaders.
Mentor associates and support review of their assigned tasks across complex engagement activities.
Build client relationships by anticipating needs and responding to changing priorities and market conditions.
Contribute to deliverables addressing regulatory, accounting, and reporting challenges across diverse operating environments.