Senior Audit Associate/Audit Senior - Agribusiness

CarlsonSV LLP; New Ulm, Plymouth (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

CarlsonSV LLP is seeking a Senior Audit Associate/Audit Senior to lead audit engagements from planning through completion, with significant client interaction and autonomy in fieldwork. The role supports agribusiness clients across Minnesota and South Dakota, offering hybrid options.

You will mentor junior staff, travel to client sites, and contribute to delivering high-quality audits while building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience and ability to lead engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Willingness to travel across Minnesota and South Dakota for client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork and manage engagement progress.
• Interact with clients to understand operations and address audit matters.
• Apply professional judgment to resolve accounting and auditing issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Work independently in the field when managers/partners are not on-site.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relations

Travel willingness

Public accounting

Job description

Senior Audit Associate / Audit Senior - Agribusiness

Location: New Ulm or Plymouth, MN (hybrid options available)

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Assurance

Industry Focus: Agribusiness

Travel Required: Primarily throughout western Minnesota, with occasional travel into South Dakota

Who We Are

CarlsonSV is a growing public accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and accounting services to clients across the Midwest and beyond. We specialize in serving agribusiness, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations, helping clients navigate challenges and achieve long-term success.

At CarlsonSV, you'll gain hands‑on experience, meaningful client exposure, and opportunities to grow into a well‑rounded professional. We believe in leadership, integrity, teamwork, and maintaining a healthy-work-life balance while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Why This Role Matters

The agribusiness industry is the backbone of many communities across Minnesota and South Dakota. Our clients include farmer cooperatives, grain elevators, and other agricultural organizations that play a vital role in supporting producers and rural economies.

We are looking for an experienced auditor who understands the importance of these businesses and the people behind them. Whether your connection to agriculture comes from professional experience, your upbringing, or a personal passion for the industry, you'll find meaningful work helping clients succeed while building lasting relationships.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Audit Associate/Audit Senior, you will take an active leadership role in audit engagements from planning through completion. This position offers significant autonomy and client interaction, allowing you to make an immediate impact.

• Leading audit fieldwork and managing engagement progress.
• Working directly with clients to understand their operations and address audit-related matters.
• Applying professional judgment to resolve complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships.
• Working independently in the field and confidently managing engagements when managers or partners are not on-site.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced team members.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You may be the ideal candidate if you:

• Have 3+ years of public accounting audit experience and can confidently lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Enjoy taking ownership of your work and managing engagement responsibilities independently.
• Thrive in client-facing environments and excel at building trusted relationships.
• Bring curiosity, critical thinking, and sound professional judgment to every engagement.
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
• Are comfortable traveling to client locations throughout Minnesota and South Dakota.
• Have a genuine interest in agriculture and the businesses that support the industry.

Agribusiness audit experience is a plus but not required. Experience growing up on a farm, working in agriculture, or simply having a strong understanding of the agricultural industry is highly valued.

Why CarlsonSV?

We're serious about delivering exceptional service, but we're equally committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive.

At CarlsonSV, you'll find:

• Meaningful work with clients who are essential to the communities they serve.
• Greater responsibility and autonomy than you may find at larger firms.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
• A collaborative team culture built on trust, respect, and support.
• Leadership that values your professional growth and personal well‑being.
• Opportunities to build long‑term client relationships and make a visible impact.

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation and profit sharing, excellent opportunities for professional development and flexible schedule options to allow for work-life balance.

Our generous benefits package also includes

• Medical (80% covered by employer), dental, and vision
• FSA + HSA options ( Employer contribution $2000-2500 individual / $4000-5000 for family)
• Employer provided life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with 4% match
• PTO (3 weeks year 1, increasing with years of service; available as earned monthly)
• 11 paid holidays

Wage varies based upon experience