Senior Audit Lead: Plan, Engage Clients & Mentor Team

UHY-US; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY-US is seeking an Audit Senior Accountant to lead engagements, supervise staff, and build client relationships in a CPA-firm environment. The role emphasizes planning, execution, and timely delivery of high-quality attestation engagements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and active engagement towards CPA licensure. Travel may be frequent to serve client needs and engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm.
• Experience leading audit engagements and supervising staff.
• Pursuing CPA licensure or relevant certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required by client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead audit procedures and attestation engagements.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations to clients.
• Communicate with clients and maintain professional relationships.
• Supervise audit staff, provide guidance and training.
• Lead engagements from planning to completion, ensuring timelines and standards.
• Stay current with accounting standards and apply them to engagements.
• Document findings and finalize audit reports for clients.
• Assist with post-engagement reviews and process improvements.
• May supervise subordinate team members.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

UHY-US is seeking an Audit Senior Accountant to lead engagements, supervise staff, and build client relationships in a CPA-firm environment. The role emphasizes planning, execution, and timely delivery of high-quality attestation engagements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and active engagement towards CPA licensure. Travel may be frequent to serve client needs and engagements.