Senior Audit Lead – Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Orionplacement; Graham (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Graham, NC is seeking a senior audit professional to lead high-impact engagements across governmental, nonprofit, insurance, and commercial clients. The role offers a hybrid schedule with mentor-ship from firm partners and a clear path toward partnership.

You will supervise staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and build client relationships while delivering quality audits and tax support as needed. An active CPA license and 4+ years in CPA firm audit are required.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 4+ years of audit experience in a CPA firm environment.
• Experience leading audit engagements and supervising staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Excellent client service, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with CCH Engagement, Knowledge Coach, UltraTax, Accounting CS, and QuickBooks is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through final delivery while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Review and prepare governmental, nonprofit, insurance, and other audit engagements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff and provide ongoing coaching.
• Work closely with firm partners to manage client relationships and engagement strategy.
• Prepare and review compilation and review engagements.
• Assist with limited preparation and review of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns as needed.
• Identify accounting issues, recommend practical solutions, and communicate findings to clients.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional service.
• Promote continuous process improvement and contribute to the firm's long-term growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Client service

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH Engagement

Knowledge Coach

UltraTax

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

Job description

Orionplacement in Graham, NC is seeking a senior audit professional to lead high-impact engagements across governmental, nonprofit, insurance, and commercial clients. The role offers a hybrid schedule with mentor-ship from firm partners and a clear path toward partnership.

You will supervise staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and build client relationships while delivering quality audits and tax support as needed. An active CPA license and 4+ years in CPA firm audit are required.