Audit Senior, NFP & AH

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking an ambitious Audit Senior to join our Not-for-Profit and Affordable Housing practice, where you will own audit engagements from planning through completion. You will build trusted relationships with clients, guide engagement teams, and collaborate with managers and shareholders to deliver top-quality financial reporting and compliance.

A background in financial statement audits for Not-for-Profit or LIHTC/HUD environments is especially valuable, and CPA

Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward certification is valued.
• Experience in Not-for-Profit and Affordable Housing sectors is valuable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills.
• Background in financial statement audits and GAAP knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the quarterback on audit engagements, guiding projects from planning through completion.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and be a go-to resource for their business and financial reporting needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff while building high-performing engagement teams.
• Navigate complex audit and compliance matters within Not-for-Profit and Affordable Housing sectors.
• Balance multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines while delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate with Managers, Senior Managers, and Shareholders, gaining exposure to leadership and strategy.

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Audit Senior | Not-for-Profit & Affordable Housing

It's Your Career. What Do You Want to Do With It?

For audit professionals who want to be in the game, not sitting in the stands, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client engagements, influence outcomes, build high-performing teams, and put themselves in position for the kind of career growth that can ultimately lead to leadership and Shareholder opportunities.

Clark Schaefer Hackett has an opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior to join one of the firm's premier industry practice groups. Not-for-Profit is one of the firm's core industry specialties, and when combined with our Affordable Housing practice, creates a unique opportunity to build specialized expertise while serving organizations that have a meaningful impact on the communities they support.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the quarterback on audit engagements, guiding projects from planning through completion.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and become a go-to resource for their business and financial reporting needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff while helping build high-performing engagement teams.
• Navigate complex audit and compliance matters within the Not-for-Profit and Affordable Housing sectors.
• Balance multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines while delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Shareholders, gaining exposure to the leadership and strategic side of the practice.

Who Thrives Here

This role is not for someone who simply wants to complete assignments and move on to the next engagement. It is for professionals who enjoy being in the game, taking ownership, building relationships, and making a visible impact on both their clients and their team.

The Professionals Who Thrive Here Tend To

• Enjoy working directly with clients and being viewed as a trusted resource.
• Take pride in owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.
• Communicate proactively and keep projects moving forward.
• Help elevate the people around them.
• Embrace variety, responsibility, and challenge.

For Success

This role is well suited for Audit Seniors who have built a strong foundation in public accounting and are ready for greater responsibility, visibility, and opportunity. A background in financial statement audits, audit planning, risk assessment, and preparing or reviewing workpapers in accordance with U.S. GAAP will translate well into the position. Experience serving Not-for-Profit organizations, Affordable Housing clients, LIHTC, HUD, Rural Development, or other compliance-driven environments is especially valuable. The professionals who tend to excel in this role combine strong technical skills with excellent communication, sound judgment, an ownership mindset, and a genuine desire to build trusted relationships with both clients and teammates. CPA certification, or progress toward certification, is valued and supported.

Why Clark Schaefer Hackett?

CSH is a Top 70 CPA and advisory firm built on relationships, trust, and doing business the right way. We've earned our reputation through decades of organic growth, exceptional client service, and a commitment to helping both our clients and our people succeed. The result is a firm that continues to grow while staying true to the values that got us here.

Our clients view us as trusted advisors, not just service providers. Our associates stay because they're given meaningful opportunities to grow, take on new challenges, and build careers that align with their personal and professional goals.

Whether your aspirations include becoming a technical specialist, leading a practice, developing business, or ultimately pursuing Shareholder, you'll find the mentorship, support, and opportunity to move your career forward.

It's your career to build. We'd love to be part of the journey.