Senior Audit Lead: Strategy, Oversight & Client Impact

Confidential Jobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs seeks an Audit Supervisor to oversee engagements, guide technical accounting, and lead audit teams in a hybrid work setting. You will plan audits, assess risk, draft financial statements, and manage client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of accounting experience, including supervisory roles and public accounting exposure. Bachelor’s degree preferred. This role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and strong communication with clients.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• 5–8 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing projects and teams is required.
• 3–5 years of public accounting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and tailor and finalize audit programs based on risk assessments to address all audit areas.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including drafting footnote disclosures.
• Review audit testing completed by team members across all audit areas.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide solutions to accounting and auditing issues and questions.
• Coordinate with the tax department regarding audit entries’ impact on tax liabilities and financial statements.
• Communicate questions, issues, and engagement progress to Senior Managers and Directors.
• Deliver high-level client service and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Stay current on industry regulations, accounting knowledge, and technical skills.
• Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and questions.
• Develop professional network contacts and resources.
• Propose new initiatives to improve engagement efficiency and organizational processes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing standards

Team leadership

Client service

Project management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Confidential Jobs seeks an Audit Supervisor to oversee engagements, guide technical accounting, and lead audit teams in a hybrid work setting. You will plan audits, assess risk, draft financial statements, and manage client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of accounting experience, including supervisory roles and public accounting exposure. Bachelor’s degree preferred. This role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and strong communication with clients.