Senior Assurance Leader #ESF8876

ExpertHiring; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ExpertHiring in the United States is seeking a seasoned assurance leader to manage and grow our private-company audit engagements. You will partner with firm leadership on planning, execution, and shaping client relationships while mentoring accounting professionals.

You'll provide technical guidance on US GAAP and financial reporting, lead teams from planning through completion, and contribute to business development and long-term practice growth, with an eye toward partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license.
• Significant public accounting experience with a strong background in assurance.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing engagements and mentoring teams.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP for privately held businesses.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and drive business development.
• Ambition for long-term career growth toward partnership.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, MS Word, Excel and ProFX Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop and manage client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Provide technical guidance on US GAAP and financial reporting matters.
• Mentor, develop, and lead accounting professionals.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the assurance practice.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on business development and long-term initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

US GAAP knowledge

Client relationship building

Business development

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Excel

ProFX Engagement

Job description

• Work closely with firm partners on complex assurance and financial reporting engagements.
  
• 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.
  

Experience you will need:

• 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.
  
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, particularly for privately held businesses.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  
• Strong business development skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• A genuine interest in long‑term career growth and the potential to advance toward partnership.
  
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and ProFX Engagement.