Senior Audit Lead — GAAP/GAAS Expert, Client-Facing

KLR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

18 Paid Holidays

401k Employer Funded Match

Tuition Assistance & CPA prep costs

Mentorship program and professional领导?

Competitive referral programs for Pros

Job summary

KLR is a leading CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Andover, Boston and beyond. As a Supervisor on our Audit Team, you will lead and execute diversified engagements across industries, applying U.S.

GAAP and GAAS and coordinating planning, staffing, and budgeting. We seek a candidate with a Bachelor's in Accounting (Master’s preferred), CPA or active pursuit, 4+ years in public accounting, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA licensed or actively pursuing certification highly preferred.
• 4+ years of recent public accounting experience; for-profit and nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute diversified accounting and auditing engagements with an emphasis on for-profit and some nonprofit clients across designated industries, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to engagement timelines.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodology to assess risk, design audit procedures, and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Participate in engagement planning, including risk assessment, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Review and evaluate workpapers, prepare financial statements, and related reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, ensuring engagements are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the firm’s quality standards.
• Exhibit and continuously strengthen technical competencies, including emerging accounting standards, industry-specific reporting requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit technology tools.

Skills

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP

GAAS

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree

Job description

KLR is a leading CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Andover, Boston and beyond. As a Supervisor on our Audit Team, you will lead and execute diversified engagements across industries, applying U.S.

GAAP and GAAS and coordinating planning, staffing, and budgeting. We seek a candidate with a Bachelor's in Accounting (Master’s preferred), CPA or active pursuit, 4+ years in public accounting, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.