Senior Audit Associate – Financial Institutions FIG

Doeren Mayhew; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew in Charlotte, NC seeks a Financial Institutions Group – Financial Statement Audit Professional to plan, execute, and manage audits for credit unions and community banks. The role emphasizes professional judgment, client advisory, and mentoring junior staff.

You will contribute to engagement quality, profitability, and business development while expanding technical expertise in accounting and audit standards. Occasional travel and leadership opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA License preferred; CPA‑eligible or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam.
• Financial institution audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage smaller engagements or sections of the audit; ensuring projects are at or below budget.
• Evaluate internal controls, audit programs, risk assessments, and engagement documentation.
• Review audit workpapers, analytical procedures, financial statements, management letters, and client deliverables.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting, auditing, and assurance matters.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and engagement team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to add value.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities as appropriate.
• Develop technical expertise on accounting standards, audit standards, and regulations.
• Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, training, buddy or mentor programs and leadership opportunities.
• Contribute to engagement quality, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Achieve 1,600 – 1,650 annual billable hour goal.

Skills

Accounting & auditing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Tax research

MS Office knowledge

Audit engagement software

Prioritize multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA licensure preferred or CPA track

Tools

Engagement

Knowledge Coach

Job description

Doeren Mayhew in Charlotte, NC seeks a Financial Institutions Group – Financial Statement Audit Professional to plan, execute, and manage audits for credit unions and community banks. The role emphasizes professional judgment, client advisory, and mentoring junior staff.

You will contribute to engagement quality, profitability, and business development while expanding technical expertise in accounting and audit standards. Occasional travel and leadership opportunities are available.