AWM - New York - External Audit - Senior Associate

PwC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision, 401k and more

Job summary

PwC in New York is looking for a Financial Statement Audit Senior Associate to support external audits in the Asset and Wealth Management sector. You will guide junior team members, analyse complex issues and deliver high-quality audit deliverables using our methodologies and digital tools.

You will develop client relationships, manage workstreams, and apply GAAP/GAAS knowledge while focusing on controls and governance. A CPA path is expected in the relevant state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit workstreams for asset and wealth management clients.
• Analyze financial statements and disclosures for misstatements and control gaps.
• Apply GAAP/GAAS to evaluate accounting treatments and documentation.
• Review internal controls and support audit planning, testing, and issue resolution.
• Communicate findings and audit status to finance and operations teams.
• Mentor and review work of Associates and junior team members.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

GAAP/GAAS familiarity

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Financial Statement Audit Senior Associate you will support external audit engagements within our Audit and Assurance practice, focusing on financial statements, internal controls, and governance and risk management processes for clients in the Asset and Wealth Management sector. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client relationships, and guide junior team members while developing your technical skills and personal brand. In this role at PwC, you will apply audit methodologies and technology resources to evaluate financial reporting, interpret data and feedback, and contribute to deliverables that support client service engagements and broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leading external audit workstreams for asset and wealth management clients and managing assigned deliverables across the engagement lifecycle
• Analyzing financial statements, accounting policies, and transactions to identify misstatements, control gaps, and reporting issues
• Applying auditing methodologies, GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting standards to evaluate disclosures and supporting documentation
• Reviewing internal controls, process documentation, and compliance activities to support audit planning, testing, and issue resolution
• Interpreting data, financial trends, and transaction patterns to develop audit findings and practical recommendations
• Using digital tooling, data analysis, and AI-enabled platforms to improve audit procedures and document review
• Building client relationships by communicating audit status, discussing findings, and responding to questions from finance and operations teams
• Guiding and reviewing the work of Associates and junior team members while sharing feedback and coaching on assigned tasks
• Coordinating multiple deadlines, prioritizing work, and adapting to changing client needs and technical requirements
• Applying critical thinking and professional skepticism to complex accounting and disclosure matters

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
• At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license
• Demonstrating auditing methodology knowledge and financial reporting understanding
• Interpreting accounting policies and GAAP in client service work
• Analyzing financial data and identifying internal control issues
• Collaborating across teams while mentoring junior associates
• Anticipating client needs and navigating complex audit situations

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.