Lead Audit Senior Associate — Own Engagements & Clients

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search in Chicago is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to lead engagements from planning to completion, with direct access to managers and partners.

This role offers varied client work, ownership of engagements, mentoring junior staff, and opportunities to advance toward management within a collaborative firm.

You'll apply GAAP, perform risk assessments, and communicate progress to clients and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA designation or progress toward completion.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements.
• Experience leading audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, coordinating daily work and deadlines.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and complete substantive testing.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• Review associate work and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Serve as a regular point of contact for clients, communicating engagement progress.
• Work closely with managers and partners on technical issues, audit findings, and recommendations.
• Build experience across audit, review, and other assurance engagements for clients in various industries.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client communication

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Verital Advisory Search in Chicago is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to lead engagements from planning to completion, with direct access to managers and partners.

This role offers varied client work, ownership of engagements, mentoring junior staff, and opportunities to advance toward management within a collaborative firm.

You'll apply GAAP, perform risk assessments, and communicate progress to clients and leadership.