Audit Advisor - Assurance - Audit Services - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1725665

EY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, located in Houston, TX, seeks an Audit Advisor (Manager) to lead audits for private and public companies. You will plan procedures under U.S. GAAS, apply GAAP, and use analytics to deliver high-quality insights while guiding junior staff and maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent, 4–5+ years of progressive audit experience, and willingness to travel up to 30%. EY offers growth, diverse clients, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, economics, finance or related field and 4–5+ years of audit experience.
• Active US CPA certification or equivalent; willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Experience supervising planning and execution of audits of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience supervising audits of financial statements under U.S. GAAP and GAAS; PCAOB registration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR and management review controls.
• Experience with audit documentation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform audit procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS and PCAOB rules.
• Provide audit services with value beyond regulatory requirements.
• Apply SEC rules and regulations over financial reporting.
• Utilize data analytics to deliver high-quality audits and insights.
• Identify audit risks, gather evidence and generate insights for clients.
• Prepare, analyze, and verify financial statements using accepted procedures.
• Explain accounting issues clearly, including revenue recognition and internal controls.
• Manage and mentor teams; maintain long-term client relationships and pursue business development.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team supervision

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC rules familiarity

Data analytics in audits

PCAOB rules knowledge

SOX/ICFR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field

Tools

Audit documentation software

Job description

Audit Advisor, Assurance (Audit Services) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1725665)

Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform audit procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS, including PCAOB rules and regulations, for private and public company financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Provide audit services, demonstrating to clients that there is real value in the audit process, above and beyond the regulatory mandate.
• Apply knowledge of SEC rules and regulations over financial reporting.
• Apply data analytics to deliver high‑quality audits, providing business insight and value to clients.
• Identify audit risks, obtain evidence and generate unique insights for clients.
• Prepare, analyze, and verify financial statements and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
• Provide accounting insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, including insights into complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, share‑based compensation, business combinations and internal controls.
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
• Maintain long‑term client relationships and networks.
• Cultivate business‑development opportunities.

Full time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post‑baccalaureate financial accounting/audit work experience.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field and 4 years of financial accounting/audit work experience.
• Must have 2 years of experience supervising the planning and execution of audits of internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAS and U.S. GAAP.
• Must have 2 years of experience supervising the planning, execution, and reporting on audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAS and U.S. GAAP.
• Must have 2 years of experience supervising audit teams consisting of two or more staff members.
• Must have 2 years of audit experience, including SOX (ICFR), with a public accounting firm that is registered with PCAOB.
• Must have 2 years of experience with audits of management review controls and testing of information produced by the entity.
• Must have 1 year of experience in the use of audit documentation software.
• Must have active US CPA certification; or foreign certificate in accountancy and sufficient coursework/experience requirements as determined by the state Board of Accountancy to obtain US CPA certification.
• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 30% to serve client needs.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Additional Information

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.