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Audit Senior

Cleveland, OHHybridFull TimeSeniorPosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

CPA
engagement planning
engagement execution
staff guidance
intern guidance
multiple priorities
deadlines
client-service mindset
professional relationships
collaborative engagement team

Nice to have

financial institution audits
private equity fund audits

Role summary

A growing public accounting and advisory firm seeks an Audit & Assurance Senior in Cleveland/Willoughby, OH. This hybrid, full-time role involves planning and executing client engagements, mentoring junior staff, and managing multiple priorities. Requires 2-6 years of audit/assurance experience in public accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and CPA progress. Preferred experience includes financial institution or private equity fund audits. The firm emphasizes professional development, flexible work arrangements, and career growth.

Audit & Assurance Senior

Location: Cleveland / Willoughby, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid / Flexible
Industry: Public Accounting

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join its Cleveland / Willoughby team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who is ready to take greater ownership of engagements, work directly with clients, and begin developing and mentoring junior team members.

The firm offers the resources and career opportunities of a larger organization while maintaining a collaborative, people-focused culture with an emphasis on professional development, flexibility, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

As an Audit & Assurance Senior, you will take an active role in planning and executing client engagements while helping guide staff and interns.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare and lead more complex areas of audit engagements

Review audit work completed by staff

Assist with engagement planning and internal staffing

Prepare financial statements and related documentation

Work directly with clients throughout engagements

Identify and communicate accounting and audit issues

Build strong relationships with clients and internal team members

Mentor and develop staff associates and interns

Manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Contribute ideas that improve engagement quality and efficiency

Deliver a high level of client service

What We're Looking For

2–6 years of relevant audit/assurance experience, ideally within public accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

CPA license or demonstrated progress toward the CPA exam

Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles

Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Client-service mindset and ability to build professional relationships

Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engagement team

Interest in mentoring and developing junior professionals

Preferred Experience

Experience with either of the following is a plus, but not required:

Financial institution audits

Private equity fund audits

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The firm places a strong emphasis on developing its people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

Team members have access to:

Flexible work arrangements

Career development and advancement opportunities

CPA and professional development support

Exposure to a diverse client base

Opportunities to lead engagements and mentor junior professionals

Comprehensive employee benefits

Paid time off and community involvement opportunities

A collaborative and supportive team environment

This opportunity is particularly well suited for an experienced Audit Associate or Senior who wants greater responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and a clear path for continued advancement.

All inquiries and candidate information will be handled confidentially.

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