Audit Advisor - Assurance - Audit Services - Senior Manager - Multiple Positions - 1744779

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ernst & Young U.S. LLP in San Francisco, CA, seeks an Audit Advisor - Assurance at Senior Manager level to lead audit advisory engagements, oversee internal controls, and develop audit strategy for client engagements.

The role requires extensive US GAAP/GAAS knowledge, experience with ICFR/SOX, and leadership of audit teams. The position offers a hybrid work model with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or related field and 8 years of financial accounting/audit work experience; or Master’s degree with 7 years of experience.
• 4 years supervising ICFR/SOX audits under US GAAS/GAAP.
• 4 years supervising audits of financial statements under US GAAS/GAAP and teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and test internal controls; provide audit advisory services to clients.
• Prepare audit strategy and business plan, including budgets and timelines.
• Analyze accounting records to prepare financial reports and improve procedures.
• Resolve legal, regulatory, and accounting issues that arise during engagements.
• Lead and coach teams; manage client relationships and risk in delivery.

Skills

Audit leadership

ICFR / SOX audits

US GAAP / GAAS

Public accounting

Team supervision

Audit documentation software

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Audit documentation software

Job description

Audit Advisor - Assurance - Audit Services - Senior Manager - Multiple Positions - 1744779

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Requisition ID: 1744779

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Audit Advisor - Assurance (Audit Services) (Senior Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1744779), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, San Francisco, CA. Review and test organizations’ internal controls to provide audit advisory services to clients. Prepare audit strategy and business plan for client engagements, including setting budgets and scheduling. Examine and analyze accounting records to prepare financial reports concerning the financial status of clients’ establishment and operating procedures. Resolve all legal, regulatory, and accounting issues that arise during the audit engagement. 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. Execute firm policies and support firm’s audit services, including thought leadership, quality control, training and development, recruiting and collaboration with others.

Lead and direct teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds by providing constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Manage risk in the delivery of quality client services. Generate and manage new business opportunities.

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

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or a related field and 8 years of financial accounting/audit work experience. The employer will accept a 3 or 4 year degree.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or related field and 7 years of financial accounting/audit work experience.
• Must have 4 years of experience supervising the planning and execution on audits of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR / SOX) in accordance with U.S. GAAS and U.S. GAAP.
• Must have 4 years of experience supervising the planning, execution, reporting on audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAS and U.S. GAAP.
• Must have 4 years of experience supervising audit teams consisting of two or more staff members.
• Must have 4 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 2 years 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 work location state Board of Accountancy to obtain US CPA certification.
• Requires domestic travel up to 30% in order to serve client needs.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $160,655.00 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.

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