Senior Auditor

Next Level Resources, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Career growth

Team culture

Lead client engagements

Job summary

Next Level Resources, Inc. is expanding its Audit practice in Carlsbad, CA, seeking an Audit Senior to lead engagements and mentor staff. The role offers a clear path to Audit Manager as the firm grows through strategic initiatives and acquisitions.

You will manage planning through completion, assess internal controls, and communicate with clients to strengthen relationships while delivering accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA or actively pursuing certification.
• 3–5 years of progressive audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience with Fund Accounting a plus.
• Experience with internal controls and risk assessment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Review and supervise staff workpapers.
• Prepare and review financial statements and footnotes.
• Assess internal controls and perform risk assessments.
• Execute audit procedures across all financial statement areas.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage relationships.
• Track engagement progress, resolve open items, and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal teams (tax, admin, audit leadership).
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and contribute to audit strategy.

Skills

Audit

GAAP

GAAS

Risk assessment

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Are you an experienced auditor looking for real career growth without sacrificing work-life balance?

A rapidly growing CPA firm based in Carlsbad, serving corporate clients across 25 states, is seeking an Audit Senior to join its collaborative and high-performing team. This is a newly created role driven by the firm's continued expansion and offers a clear path to Audit Manager.

The firm has established a strong track record of sustained organic growth and is executing a strategic acquisition plan that will accelerate its expansion significantly over the next three years. As the organization continues to scale, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while helping shape the future of a firm experiencing transformational growth.

Why this opportunity:

• Balanced workload: 50 hours max during busy season, 40 hours outside of it
• Hybrid schedule for flexibility and autonomy
• Fast-track advancement in a growing firm
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to lead engagements and build client relationships early

Responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion
• Review and supervise staff workpapers
• Prepare and review financial statements and footnotes
• Assess internal controls and perform risk assessments
• Execute audit procedures across all financial statement areas
• Communicate directly with clients and manage relationships
• Track engagement progress, resolve open items, and meet deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams (tax, admin, audit leadership)
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and contribute to audit strategy

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA or actively pursuing certification
• 3–5 years of progressive audit experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Experience with Fund Accounting a plus
• Experience with internal controls and risk assessment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines