Senior Audit Lead - Internal Controls & Client Impact

Jobtailor; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Pasadena seeks an experienced audit professional to provide assurance and consulting services to middle-market clients. You will plan and supervise audit engagements, perform substantive testing, and assess internal controls.

With 3+ years in public accounting and a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or masters are preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration are essential as you mentor staff and build client trust in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required with credits to sit for CPA in the state considered.
• Degree in accounting preferred; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience required, preferably in financial statement auditing.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and consulting services to industry-specific middle-market clients.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete testing, and respond to questions.
• Plan and supervise execution of audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on client balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests assessing internal-control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Discuss business recommendations with the Manager and Partner based on testing and gathered information.
• Participate in on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Network and build relationships internally and with clients.
• Support team-member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
• Participate in friendships, social activities, and team outings.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly in Pasadena seeks an experienced audit professional to provide assurance and consulting services to middle-market clients. You will plan and supervise audit engagements, perform substantive testing, and assess internal controls.

With 3+ years in public accounting and a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or masters are preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration are essential as you mentor staff and build client trust in a dynamic team.