Audit Supervisor

KLR; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

18 Paid Holidays

401k Employer Match

Tuition Assistance CPA prep costs

Mentorship program and professional领导

Job summary

KLR, a leading CPA and business advisory firm in New England, seeks a Supervisor on our Audit Team in Massachusetts. You will lead diversified audit engagements for for-profit and nonprofit clients, applying U.S.

GAAP/GAAS and firm methodology, coordinating planning, staffing, and budgeting. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA preferred, 4+ years public accounting, strong communication, willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA licensed or actively pursuing certification highly preferred.
• 4+ years of recent public accounting experience; for-profit and nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute diversified accounting and auditing engagements with an emphasis on for-profit and some nonprofit clients across designated industries.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodology to assess risk, design audit procedures, and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Participate in engagement planning, including risk assessment, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Review and evaluate workpapers, prepare financial statements, and related reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, ensuring engagements are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the firm’s quality standards.
• Exhibit and strengthen technical competencies, including emerging accounting standards, industry-specific reporting requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit technology tools.

Skills

Public accounting experience

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s preferred

Job description

KLR is one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England and is ranked amongst the Top 100 firms in the United States. From our offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence, the 350+ person firm provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly-held companies throughout the United States and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 20 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation.

As a Supervisor on our Audit Team, you will utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you work closely with colleagues on a variety of assignments for clients of the Firm. Our audit engagements are in many industries including: manufacturing, distribution, technology, life sciences, retail, hospitality, real estate, healthcare and non-profit. We also audit 100+ EBPs, and to a lesser degree, perform due diligence, projection, AUP, and review engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute diversified accounting and auditing engagements with an emphasis on for-profit and some nonprofit clients across designated industries, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to engagement timelines.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodology to assess risk, design audit procedures, and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Participate in engagement planning, including risk assessment, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Review and evaluate workpapers, prepare financial statements, and related reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, ensuring engagements are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the firm’s quality standards.
• Exhibit and continuously strengthen technical competencies, including emerging accounting standards, industry-specific reporting requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit technology tools.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s preferred
• CPA licensed or actively pursuing certification highly preferred
• 4+ years of recent public accounting experience; for-profit and nonprofit experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed

This is a full-time position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required during peak busy seasons.

KLR is committed to work/life balance and professional development, and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 18 Paid Holidays
• 401k Employer Funded Match
• Tuition Assistance & CPA prep costs
• Mentorship program and professional leadership development
• Competitive referral programs for prospective talent and clients