Senior Assurance Lead: Audit Strategy & Growth

Sorren; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Generous paid time off)

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Team events

Job summary

Sorren seeks an experienced assurance professional to lead larger, complex audits and reviews, addressing consolidations, deferred taxes, and going-concern assessments. You will apply GAAP/GAAS knowledge, supervise staff, and tailor audit plans to risk.

You’ll analyze financials, draft client communications, and help manage budgets while mentoring teammates. You’ll collaborate across departments, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement, maintaining high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in assurance-related work.
• CPA license or eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of audit standards, procedures, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency in audit-related software and tools.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engagements effectively.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise larger, more complex assurance projects, including audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Address complex accounting issues such as consolidations, deferred tax calculations, and going concern assessments.
• Apply thorough knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks to audit procedures.
• Train, supervise, and delegate work to associates and interns to foster efficiency and team growth.
• Review workpapers prepared by associates/interns, provide constructive feedback, and ensure conclusions are appropriate.
• Customize audit strategies based on identified risks and ensure audit issues are addressed during planning and performance.
• Analyze financial statements and disclosures for errors or omissions.
• Prepare client correspondence, perform internal control walkthroughs, and handle client inquiries.
• Contribute to engagement budgets and monitor performance against budgets.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients to address audit-related issues and project statuses.
• Participate in department-wide training and independent learning to maintain and expand technical knowledge.
• Demonstrate strong time-management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple engagements.
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.
• Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license or eligible

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sorren seeks an experienced assurance professional to lead larger, complex audits and reviews, addressing consolidations, deferred taxes, and going-concern assessments. You will apply GAAP/GAAS knowledge, supervise staff, and tailor audit plans to risk.

You’ll analyze financials, draft client communications, and help manage budgets while mentoring teammates. You’ll collaborate across departments, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement, maintaining high-quality service.