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

EY; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Healthcare & retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

EY in San Francisco seeks an Audit Advisor - Assurance (Senior Manager) to lead audit engagements, review internal controls, and develop strategies with budgets for client engagements.

You will supervise diverse teams, manage risk, and cultivate long-term client relationships while pursuing growth opportunities. This full-time role requires up to 30% travel and a US CPA or foreign equivalent; hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or related field plus 8 years of related experience; masters+7 years acceptable.
• Active US CPA or foreign certificate to obtain US CPA; board approval requirements.
• 4+ years supervising audits of ICFR/SOX or financial statements under US GAAP/GAAS.

Responsibilities

• Review and test internal controls to provide audit advisory services.
• Lead and direct audit teams; manage client relationships and project budgets.
• Produce financial analyses and accounting insights for complex issues.
• Pursue new business opportunities and uphold quality and training standards.

Skills

Audit advisory

Internal controls

US GAAP/GAAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

US CPA certification

Tools

Audit documentation software

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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.

The Exceptional EY Experience. It’s Yours To Build.

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