Senior Audit Leader - Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Orion Placement; 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

Confidential Employer in Graham, North Carolina, is seeking a CPA-led audit leader to drive engagements across governmental, nonprofit, insurance, and commercial clients. The role combines planning, supervision, and client relationship management in a hybrid work setting.

You will mentor staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and oversee tax returns as needed, while contributing to ongoing firm growth and professional development.

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 Office skills.

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

Audit leadership

Client service

Communication

Analytical skills

4+ years audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel/Office skills

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH Engagement

Knowledge Coach

UltraTax

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

Job description

Confidential Employer in Graham, North Carolina, is seeking a CPA-led audit leader to drive engagements across governmental, nonprofit, insurance, and commercial clients. The role combines planning, supervision, and client relationship management in a hybrid work setting.

You will mentor staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and oversee tax returns as needed, while contributing to ongoing firm growth and professional development.