Audit Senior Associate

Oliver James; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James represents a client in California seeking an Audit Senior Associate to deepen expertise in financial services audit, leading engagement workstreams for private equity funds, hedge funds, and investment managers. You will manage planning and execution, supervise junior staff, prepare and review fund financial statements and disclosures, and participate in proposals with engagement leadership.

Requires at least three years of public accounting audit experience, strong US GAAP

Qualifications

• Three years of public accounting audit experience (preferred in financial services, private equity, hedge funds or investment management).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement auditing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA qualification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial statement audit workstreams and manage planning and execution.
• Prepare and review investment fund financial statements and disclosures; develop engagement budgets and timelines.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and interns, and work with client stakeholders and engagement leadership.
• Participate in client proposals and support engagement development activities.

Skills

Financial services audit

Team leadership

Client engagement

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification or eligibility

Job description

The client is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join its Financial Services practice in California. This role offers the opportunity to work with a range of sophisticated clients, including private equity funds, hedge funds, and alternative investment managers. The position is designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in financial services audit and take on greater engagement ownership and leadership responsibilities.

The Audit Senior Associate will lead financial statement audit workstreams, manage audit planning and execution, and oversee the preparation and review of investment fund financial statements and related disclosures. Responsibilities include developing engagement budgets and timelines, supervising and mentoring junior associates and interns, and working directly with client stakeholders and engagement leadership. The role also involves participating in client proposals and supporting engagement development activities.

Candidates should have at least three years of public accounting audit experience, with a preference for those who have worked with financial services, private equity, hedge funds, or investment management clients. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement auditing is required, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and CPA qualification or eligibility. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, opportunities for professional development, and access to national resources and training to support long-term career progression.