Senior Audit Lead — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Elliott Davis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Health benefits

Coaching programs

Career development

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking an Audit Senior to participate in audits from planning to completion for clients within our annual audit plan. You will supervise, motivate, and review staff, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction.

In this role, you will plan and perform financial statement audits, evaluate internal controls, prepare reports, and mentor junior team members. CPA progress or certification is preferred, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA certification or significant progress toward certification.
• Ability to prepare and/or review a complete set of financial statements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; effective listening skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong time and work management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and perform financial statement audits for clients
• Build trust-based relationships with clients by developing a comprehensive knowledge of key clients’ business
• Evaluate client's internal control systems and develop recommendations to improve client processes, accounting systems, control structure and procedures, and efficiency
• Prepare financial statements, audit reports, budget and cash flow analyses, and special reports for clients
• Resolve all open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements
• Actively monitor engagement economics by managing budgets and seeking efficiencies
• Bottom-line management of assigned engagements and individual productivity opportunities, becoming a subject-matter expert in one or more technical aspects
• Teach, develop and oversee staff throughout engagements; delegate assignments and tasks
• Provide honest, objective and constructive feedback in timely manner to staff
• Collaborate to identify and sell opportunities among existing clients
• Serve as a mentor and role model through active participation in firm committees, departmental matters, and events

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking an Audit Senior to participate in audits from planning to completion for clients within our annual audit plan. You will supervise, motivate, and review staff, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction.

In this role, you will plan and perform financial statement audits, evaluate internal controls, prepare reports, and mentor junior team members. CPA progress or certification is preferred, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive, inclusive culture.