Senior Auditor

RiseMe; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Castro & Company, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead and support audits for Federal Government clients. You’ll deepen your expertise in financial statement audits, compliance, and government auditing while taking on greater leadership responsibilities.

The role emphasizes mentorship, technical excellence, and client service, with opportunities to guide junior staff, refine audit methodologies, and deliver high‑quality results on complex engagements.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for CPA exam.
• Minimum 2 years of financial statement and compliance audits experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior team member on financial statement and compliance audit engagements for Federal clients
• Lead assigned audit areas, including planning, execution, and development of engagement deliverables
• Apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other relevant standards to audit work
• Review work performed by staff auditors, providing guidance, coaching, and technical feedback
• Identify audit issues, risks, and inconsistencies and assist in developing practical recommendations
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to communicate engagement status, timelines, and action items
• Participate in client meetings and support clear, professional audit communications
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and engagement processes
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth

Skills

Audit leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility or CPA

Job description

Senior Auditor

Advance your public accounting career as aSenior Auditorwith Castro & Company, where you’ll lead and support audits for high‑profile Federal Government clients. This role is ideal for professionals ready to deepen their expertise in financial statement audits, compliance, and government auditing while taking on greater responsibility in leading teams and engagements.

As part of our Audit & Attest practice, you’ll work in a collaborative, mentorship‑oriented environment that values technical excellence, leadership development, and client service. We’re seeking professionals who are eager to make an impact, guide junior staff, and contribute to delivering high‑quality audit outcomes.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Serve as a senior team member on financial statement and compliance audit engagements for Federal clients
• Lead assigned audit areas, including planning, execution, and development of engagement deliverables
• Apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other relevant standards to audit work
• Review work performed by staff auditors, providing guidance, coaching, and technical feedback
• Identify audit issues, risks, and inconsistencies and assist in developing practical recommendations
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to communicate engagement status, timelines, and action items
• Participate in client meetings and support clear, professional audit communications
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and engagement processes
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field
• CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing financial statement and compliance audits
• Working knowledge of audit standards, including GAGAS and non‑GAGAS
• Experience with compliance assessments related to financial statements, financial data, and internal controls
• Ability to lead audit tasks and effectively collaborate with team members and clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required)

Preferred skills and attributes:

• Experience serving Federal Government clients or working in a government audit environment
• Exposure to performance or contract audits
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior audit professionals

Serving Federal Government clients, Castro & Company is a dedicated Audit, Advisory and Information Technology firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We are dedicated to helping our clients accomplish their strategic goals while providing our people with a diverse and inclusive environment to thrive and succeed. Castro & Company employees are part of a learning culture with challenging career development opportunities. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, reward excellence, and respect and value diversity.

Salary Range:$80K-$100K

Final compensation will be determined based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, security clearance level, certifications, and other factors permitted by applicable law. Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability and any other classification protected by law.