AWM - Boston - External Audit - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on financial statement audit work within our Audit and Assurance practice, supporting independent assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and governance processes for clients in the asset and wealth management sector. You will analyze complex audit areas, build meaningful client connections, manage assigned workstreams, and mentor junior team members while developing your technical skills, business context, and personal brand. In this role, you will contribute to auditor reporting activities, interpret data to inform insights, uphold professional and technical standards, and navigate changing client needs with sound judgment and attention to detail.

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 your intended state of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license
Demonstrating external audit experience serving asset and wealth management clients
Applying accounting and financial reporting standards during audit procedures
Interpreting data to inform audit insights and recommendations
Navigating ambiguity while managing assigned client workstreams
Mentoring associates through complex audit testing and review

Responsibilities

Executing external audit procedures for asset and wealth management clients, including reviewing financial statements, accounting policies, and supporting schedules
Analyzing complex transactions, balances, and disclosures to identify misstatements, control gaps, and reporting issues
Applying auditing methodologies, GAAP, GAAS, and technical accounting guidance to assigned audit areas
Documenting workpapers, test results, and conclusions in a clear, organized manner that supports review and follow-up
Interpreting client data, financial trends, and source records to develop insights and inform audit procedures
Coordinating assigned workstreams, tracking deadlines, and escalating issues that could affect delivery timing or audit scope
Building meaningful client relationships by anticipating questions, responding to requests, and maintaining a professional presence on engagements
Reviewing the work of junior team members, providing feedback on audit documentation, and helping develop their technical skills
Using digital audit tools, data analysis techniques, and process documentation methods to improve audit execution and issue identification
Supporting compliance with independence requirements, firm standards, and applicable regulatory expectations