Senior Audit Associate - Houston, Texas JN -072026-179108

Goodwin Recruiting; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Executive coaching

Hybrid work environment

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Houston is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to work with Fortune 1000 and large-cap clients on advanced accounting and transformation initiatives. This role offers accelerated career growth and diverse client exposure beyond traditional public accounting.

The position provides a competitive base salary with a roughly 20% target bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a path to leadership development within a hybrid work environment with travel based on client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum 3 external audit years with Big Four or equivalent.
• US GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Strong Excel skills; financial modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting projects from planning through execution.
• Support IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, and technical accounting.
• Collaborate with CFOs and senior leadership on complex challenges.
• Prepare and review financial deliverables in compliance with US GAAP.

Skills

External audit experience

Big Four familiarity

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Ready to move beyond busy season?

Join a high-growth leadership and financial advisory firm where you'll work alongside Fortune 1000 and large-cap organizations on complex accounting, finance, and business transformation initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced audit professionals seeking accelerated career growth, diverse client exposure, and meaningful impact beyond traditional public accounting.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive opportunity (target approximately 20%)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and continuing education assistance
• Leadership development programs and executive career coaching
• Exposure to Fortune 1000 clients across multiple industries
• Accelerated career advancement with diverse client engagements
• Opportunity to work on strategic consulting and financial advisory projects beyond traditional audit
• Hybrid work environment with travel opportunities based on client engagements

Senior Audit Associate – Houston, Texas

About The Opportunity

Ready to move beyond busy season?

Join a high-growth leadership and financial advisory firm where you'll work alongside Fortune 1000 and large-cap organizations on complex accounting, finance, and business transformation initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced audit professionals seeking accelerated career growth, diverse client exposure, and meaningful impact beyond traditional public accounting.

Senior Audit Associate Benefits And Compensation

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive opportunity (target approximately 20%)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and continuing education assistance
• Leadership development programs and executive career coaching
• Exposure to Fortune 1000 clients across multiple industries
• Accelerated career advancement with diverse client engagements
• Opportunity to work on strategic consulting and financial advisory projects beyond traditional audit
• Hybrid work environment with travel opportunities based on client engagements

Senior Audit Associate Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 3 years of external audit experience with a Big Four or nationally recognized public accounting firm
• Minimum 3 busy seasons serving as a Senior Audit Associate, Senior Auditor, or Senior Associate
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and FASB accounting standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis; financial modeling experience is a plus
• Lead accounting and financial reporting projects for Fortune 1000 and large-cap organizations from planning through execution
• Support IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, technical accounting, and financial reporting transformation initiatives
• Collaborate directly with CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and executive leadership to solve complex accounting and business challenges
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reporting deliverables while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Participate in client presentations, business development activities, recruiting initiatives, and internal leadership programs
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-60% within the assigned market and surrounding client locations

Senior Audit Associate Preferred Background & Skills

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification, with experience supporting public companies, advisory engagements, or organizations with annual revenues exceeding $500 million
• Worked in Accounting Advisory or Technical Advisory, ARA, CMAAS, or FAAS
• Worked on Deals and Transactions; financial advisory or strategy and transactions are encouraged to apply.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adaptable professional with exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen, a client-focused mindset, and a passion for continuous learning, leadership, and long-term career growth

$95,000 - $115,000