Senior Auditor - Financial Statement Audits
About The Position
Advance your public accounting career as a Senior Auditor with Castro & Company, where you’ll lead and support audits for high‑profile Federal Government clients. This role is ideal for professionals ready to deepen their expertise in financial statement audits, compliance, and government auditing while taking on greater responsibility in leading teams and engagements. As part of our Audit & Attest practice, you’ll work in a collaborative, mentorship‑oriented environment that values technical excellence, leadership development, and client service. We’re seeking professionals who are eager to make an impact, guide junior staff, and contribute to delivering high‑quality audit outcomes. What you’ll do in this role: Serve as a senior team member on financial statement and compliance audit engagements for Federal clients Lead assigned audit areas, including planning, execution, and development of engagement deliverables Apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other relevant standards to audit work Review work performed by staff auditors, providing guidance, coaching, and technical feedback Identify audit issues, risks, and inconsistencies and assist in developing practical recommendations Coordinate with clients and internal teams to communicate engagement status, timelines, and action items Participate in client meetings and support clear, professional audit communications Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and engagement processes Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth Your qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing financial statement and compliance audits Working knowledge of audit standards, including GAGAS and non‑GAGAS Experience with compliance assessments related to financial statements, financial data, and internal controls Ability to lead audit tasks and effectively collaborate with team members and clients Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail Preferred skills and attributes: Experience serving Federal Government clients or working in a government audit environment Exposure to performance or contract audits Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Interest in mentoring and developing junior audit professionals Security Clearance: Must currently maintain or be able to obtain a minimum of a Secret clearance U.S. Citizenship required What’s in it for you: At Castro & Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional Audit, Advisory, and Accounting services to the Federal Government while fostering an inclusive, growth‑focused workplace. We provide: A mentorship‑based culture focused on leadership and technical skill development Exposure to complex Federal audits and compliance engagements Opportunities to expand your expertise and advance your career in public accounting Competitive compensation and benefits
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field
- CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing financial statement and compliance audits
- Working knowledge of audit standards, including GAGAS and non‑GAGAS
- Experience with compliance assessments related to financial statements, financial data, and internal controls
- Ability to lead audit tasks and effectively collaborate with team members and clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- Must currently maintain or be able to obtain a minimum of a Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving Federal Government clients or working in a government audit environment
- Exposure to performance or contract audits
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Interest in mentoring and developing junior audit professionals
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior team member on financial statement and compliance audit engagements for Federal clients
- Lead assigned audit areas, including planning, execution, and development of engagement deliverables
- Apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other relevant standards to audit work
- Review work performed by staff auditors, providing guidance, coaching, and technical feedback
- Identify audit issues, risks, and inconsistencies and assist in developing practical recommendations
- Coordinate with clients and internal teams to communicate engagement status, timelines, and action items
- Participate in client meetings and support clear, professional audit communications
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and engagement processes
- Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth
Benefits
- A mentorship‑based culture focused on leadership and technical skill development
- Exposure to complex Federal audits and compliance engagements
- Opportunities to expand your expertise and advance your career in public accounting
- Competitive compensation and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
