Audit Principal

Novogradac & Company LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

401(k) with profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses for CPA

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking a Principal to oversee audit engagements and perform high-quality technical reviews. The role emphasizes supervision, mentoring, and timely delivery of engagements in coordination with the Partner group.

The candidate should bring extensive public accounting audit experience, CPA licensure, and a strong technical command of audit standards. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and domestic travel is required.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience reviewing complex project-level or fund-level audits is preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of auditing and accounting standards for complex engagements.
• Ability to communicate complex audit matters clearly to Partners, engagement teams, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned audit engagements and technical review responsibilities with the Partner group.
• Conduct technical engagement reviews of financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Supervise and mentor staff, guiding technical development and maintaining teamwork.
• Identify high value-added opportunities for existing Firm clients and support the Firm’s technical reputation.
• Maintain relationships with clients through professionalism and service orientation.
• Develop technical expertise and participate in internal training and client trainings.

Skills

Auditing

Engagement supervision

Technical review

Mentoring

Staff supervision

Client communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Principal will oversee a variety of audit and other assignments as designated by the Partner. The Principal should function with minimal supervision, with primary emphasis on technical review, engagement supervision, mentoring, and consistent delivery of high-quality work.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for assigned audit engagements and technical review responsibilities, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues, review comments, documentation quality, and timely completion of assigned work in coordination with the Partner group.
• Conduct thorough technical engagement reviews, including review of financial statements, audit workpapers, significant audit areas, documentation of conclusions, and resolution of complex technical matters.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Apply technical knowledge to identify and support high value-added opportunities for existing Firm clients.
• Support the Firm’s technical reputation by participating in appropriate internal training, client trainings, technical discussions, publications, or similar activities as requested.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients through professionalism, responsiveness, technical competence, and a service-oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses. Develop your technical expertise.
• Support office and Firm profitability by managing time efficiently, , supervising staff effectively, resolving review matters timely, and helping engagement teams deliver high-quality work.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and a minimum of 15 years of experience in public accounting audit experience, and/or or appropriate balance of education and work experience. CPA license is required. Experience reviewing complex project-level or fund-level audits is preferred.
• Exhibit advanced technical understanding of auditing and accounting standards applicable to complex project-level and fund-level audit engagements; demonstrate the ability to identify, research, resolve, and clearly document technical audit and accounting matters.
• Communicate complex audit, accounting, and review matters clearly and professionally to Partners, engagement teams, and clients as appropriate.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to technical excellence, including the ability to research unfamiliar matters and apply sound audit judgment.
• Consistently demonstrate strong technical professional, and supervisory judgment, including the ability to assess audit risks, evaluate evidence, and challenge conclusions when appropriate.
• Perform detailed technical reviews accurately and efficiently with strong attention to documentation, consistency, financial presentation, and compliance with Firm quality standards.
• Maintain strong organizational and follow-through skills necessary to support multiple Partners, engagement teams, and concurrent technical review priorities.
• Effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, including multiple concurrent engagement reviews, technical questions, and shifting Partner or client-service needs.
• Accept feedback and direction from the Partner group, apply that feedback to assigned engagements, and help promote consistency in audit execution and review practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skills in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.
• Maintain professional demeanor with co-workers and clients.
• Build confidence with the Partner group by providing reliable technical review support, sound judgment, responsiveness, and consistent high-quality work.
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, fee schedules, etc.)
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs, and to travel domestically if required.

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs.

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.

We are proud to offer:

• Increased number of paid holidays per year
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Opportunities toengage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
• Compensation: $164,000 to $207,000 depending on experience. More possible if experience dictates.

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989,the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25offices throughout the country.

Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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