Senior Assurance Leader | CPA, US GAAP Expert

experthiring; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ExpertHiring in Kirkland, WA is seeking a senior assurance leader to drive engagements from planning to completion. You will mentor accounting professionals, lead teams, and act as a trusted advisor to privately held clients, applying deep US GAAP knowledge.

The role emphasizes business development, client relationship growth, and collaboration with leadership to expand the assurance practice. CPA and public accounting experience are essential for progression toward partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• Significant public accounting experience with a strong and recent background in assurance.
• Proven leadership experience managing engagements, developing teams, and mentoring accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage and develop client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses.
• Provide technical guidance on US GAAP and financial reporting matters.
• Mentor, develop, and lead accounting professionals, helping them grow within the firm.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the assurance practice.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand the firm's service offerings.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on business development and long-term practice initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business development

Client relationship building

Mentoring accounting professionals

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

ProFX Engagement

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

ExpertHiring in Kirkland, WA is seeking a senior assurance leader to drive engagements from planning to completion. You will mentor accounting professionals, lead teams, and act as a trusted advisor to privately held clients, applying deep US GAAP knowledge.

The role emphasizes business development, client relationship growth, and collaboration with leadership to expand the assurance practice. CPA and public accounting experience are essential for progression toward partnership.