Assurance Senior

Geffen Mesher & Company; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Health insurance

PTO + holidays

Hybrid work options

Transit reimbursement

FSAs

On-site gym

Employee referral program

Job summary

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Assurance Senior to lead audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning to completion. You will supervise staff, review deliverables, and partner with managers and shareholders to deliver high-quality services.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in public accounting, strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, and CPA pursuit or certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services with demonstrated progression in responsibility and engagement leadership.
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting requirements, auditing procedures, and assurance methodologies.
• Leadership demonstrated supervising and developing staff, leading engagement teams, and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement execution throughout the assurance lifecycle, coordinating planning, fieldwork, and timely completion per standards.
• Serve as engagement in-charge, overseeing day-to-day activities and team priorities.
• Perform detailed reviews of staff workpapers and client deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage engagement budgets and timelines, monitoring hours and scope changes.
• Apply professional judgment to identify accounting and auditing issues and develop recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and understanding of client operations.

Skills

Engagement leadership

U.S. GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Staff supervision

Client communication

CaseWare

MS Office

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

GMCO is seeking an experienced Assurance Senior to join our growing public accounting practice. This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who combines strong technical auditing skills with a commitment to client service, team development, and engagement excellence.

As an Assurance Senior, you will serve as the in-charge professional on audit, review, and assurance engagements, leading day-to-day engagement execution from planning through completion. You will oversee engagement workflows, supervise and develop staff, perform detailed reviews of work performed, and work closely with managers and shareholders to deliver high-quality assurance services. This role provides meaningful opportunities to build client relationships, apply professional judgment, strengthen technical expertise, and contribute to the continued success of the firm’s assurance practice.

The ideal candidate brings a commitment to quality, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to balance engagement responsibilities, client expectations, and team development in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

What you'll be doing

• Lead engagement execution throughout the assurance lifecycle by coordinating planning activities, managing fieldwork, monitoring engagement progress, and ensuring timely completion in accordance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodologies.
• Serve as the engagement in-charge on assigned engagements by overseeing day-to-day activities, coordinating team responsibilities, managing workflow priorities, and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Perform detailed reviews of staff workpapers, financial statements, and client deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance with professional standards, and adherence to firm quality expectations.
• Manage engagement budgets and timelines by monitoring progress against budgeted hours, identifying scheduling conflicts, communicating scope changes, and addressing obstacles that may impact delivery.
• Apply professional judgment and technical expertise to identify accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues, conduct research independently, and develop appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a thorough understanding of client operations, industry trends, and business objectives.
• Act as a trusted client resource by keeping clients informed of engagement status, addressing questions promptly, and helping them understand audit findings, reporting requirements, and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and operations by providing practical insights related to financial reporting, internal controls, efficiency, and overall business effectiveness.
• Collaborate with tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and consulting teams to support integrated service delivery and ensure clients receive comprehensive solutions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff associates through effective delegation, on-the-job training, performance feedback, and guidance tailored to individual learning styles and development needs.
• Promote accountability and team effectiveness by communicating expectations clearly, monitoring deliverables, providing constructive feedback, and helping resolve challenges that impact team performance.
• Support business development efforts by identifying client needs, recognizing opportunities for additional services, and contributing to positive client experiences that strengthen firm relationships.
• Contribute to firm initiatives and operational excellence by supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, process improvement efforts, and other firm-wide programs.
• Demonstrate and uphold core values including integrity, quality, accountability, collaboration, stewardship, and inclusivity in all aspects of client service and team leadership.

Requirements

What makes you a fit

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of recent public accounting experience in assurance, audit, or attest services with demonstrated progression in responsibility and engagement leadership.
• Certification: CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, financial reporting requirements, auditing procedures, and assurance methodologies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success supervising and developing staff, leading engagement teams, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and professionally to clients and team members.
• Technology: Proficiency with CaseWare or similar audit and working paper management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data extraction and analysis tools.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage engagement budgets, deadlines, competing priorities, and client expectations while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, and internal equity. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000-$106,000.

Additional Benefits Include

• 401k with a 3% employer contribution
• Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!
• Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours in the summer
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-site gym and locker room
• Incentive plan for sales leads
• Generous Employee Referral Program

Company Overview

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) proudly stands as one of Portland’s foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

At GMCO, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm’s employees, or to the Firm’s resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.