Senior Audit Lead - Client-Facing & Growth

Premier Financial Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Financial Search is seeking an experienced Audit Senior for a growing public accounting firm in Los Angeles. You will lead audit engagements, work directly with clients, and collaborate with managers and leadership to drive high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has a strong public accounting foundation, enjoys client interaction, and seeks a role offering clear opportunities for career advancement and increased ownership of engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience with financial statement audits and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead audit procedures across multiple client engagements.
• Take ownership of assigned areas of engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Identify potential accounting and audit issues and communicate findings to managers and engagement leadership.
• Coordinate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, and keep engagements moving efficiently.
• Supervise and mentor staff-level professionals while reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.
• Manage engagement deadlines and competing priorities while maintaining high standards for quality and client service.

Skills

Public accounting audit

Communication skills

Mentoring/ supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure preferred

Job description

Premier Financial Search is seeking an experienced Audit Senior for a growing public accounting firm in Los Angeles. You will lead audit engagements, work directly with clients, and collaborate with managers and leadership to drive high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has a strong public accounting foundation, enjoys client interaction, and seeks a role offering clear opportunities for career advancement and increased ownership of engagements.