Audit Supervisor

KLR; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Education programs

Community involvement

Job summary

KLR is a leading CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Andover, Providence, and other New England cities. We seek an Audit Supervisor to lead diverse engagements for for-profit and nonprofit clients, applying U.S. GAAP and GAAS while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

You will plan, staff, budget, and liaise with clients to complete engagements on time, while maintaining firm standards and promoting a collaborative culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute diversified accounting and auditing engagements.
• Apply advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodology to assess risk and design procedures.
• Participate in engagement planning, including risk assessment, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Review and evaluate workpapers, prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact, fostering strong relationships.
• Demonstrate strong project management to deliver engagements on time and within budget.
• Strengthen technical competencies and stay updated on standards and audit tools.

Skills

CPA licensed or actively pursuing

Experience in public accounting

U.S. GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Strong written and verbal skills

Time management abilities

Ability to travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Audit Supervisor

Professional Andover, MA, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

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 19 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.

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.

Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range do not include benefits and bonus potential, and are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Benefits

KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.

Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” for 19 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!

KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.