Audit Supervisor

Insite Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Audit Supervisor with strong technical skills to lead audit engagements for diverse clients, including nonprofit and middle-market entities.

The role bridges field staff and engagement managers, requires a NYS CPA, 3–6 years of public accounting, deep knowledge of US GAAP/GAAS, and a passion for coaching staff and growing the practice.

Qualifications

• Active NYS CPA license is required.
• 3–6 years of public accounting with audit focus.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience supervising audits and developing staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally for client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements across varied clients.
• Review work papers and financial statements for GAAP compliance.
• Ensure engagements stay within budget and quality standards.
• Mentor audit staff and interns throughout engagements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to client leadership.
• Support practice development and client service expansion.
• Stay current with FASB updates and regulatory shifts.

Skills

CPA licensure

Auditing experience

Staff development

Client management

Job description

My client serve central New York as a premier public accounting firm, offering accounting, audit, taxation, valuation, and financial consulting services. Located in Syracuse's vibrant Armory Square, they are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining top-tier talent. They also foster a progressive, collaborative culture where technical excellence, client partnership, and professional growth go hand in hand.

Position Overview

They are seeking a skilled and proactive Audit Supervisor with advanced technical skills to join their audit practice.

The Audit Supervisor serves as a key bridge between field staff and engagement managers/partners, leading audit engagements for diverse commercial, non-profit, and middle-market entities. This role is ideal for a licensed CPA with deep knowledge of accounting pronouncements and attestation standards who is passionate about staff development, client management, and practice growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and execute audit, review, and compilation engagements across a diverse range of client industries.
• Review engagement work papers, financial statements, and disclosures for compliance with US GAAP, GAAS, and professional attestation standards.
• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently, within budget, and in accordance with firm quality control guidelines.
• Address and resolve complex technical accounting and auditing issues encountered during field work.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach audit staff and interns throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Delegate audit testing procedures, monitor workflow, and provide real-time feedback and performance evaluations.
• Actively participate in firm training, staff development initiatives, and team-building efforts.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client executives and financial management, building lasting partnerships based on technical expertise and trust.
• Effectively communicate audit findings, internal control recommendations, and technical updates to client leadership.
• Participate in practice development by identifying opportunities to expand firm services to existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain a deep understanding of technical requirements and keep up to date on recent FASB updates, AICPA pronouncements, and regulatory shifts.

Qualifications:

• Active NYS Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of public accounting experience with a strong background in financial statement auditing.
• Advanced technical knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and recent accounting pronouncements across multiple industries.
• Proven track record of managing audit engagements and a strong commitment to developing, coaching, and evaluating junior staff.
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex accounting matters clearly.
• Ability to travel locally for same-day work at client locations as required.