Senior Auditor: Client-Facing Leader in Growth Firm

Verital Advisory Search; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search partners with a growing regional public accounting firm to offer a balanced service model with local client focus and access to larger resources. We seek a Senior Auditor who owns engagements from planning through completion and mentors junior staff.

The role exposes you to a diverse client base in agribusiness, nonprofit, and commercial sectors, with hybrid work options, a collaborative culture, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent public accounting audit experience with demonstrated client-facing responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with agribusiness, nonprofit, or governmental clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout engagements.
• Build strong client relationships by providing exceptional service and proactive communication.
• Supervise, review, and mentor junior audit staff.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to develop engagement strategies and resolve complex audit matters.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related workpapers.
• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and process improvements.

Skills

Public accounting

Auditing

Client-facing

GAAP

Leadership

Communication

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Verital Advisory Search partners with a growing regional public accounting firm to offer a balanced service model with local client focus and access to larger resources. We seek a Senior Auditor who owns engagements from planning through completion and mentors junior staff.

The role exposes you to a diverse client base in agribusiness, nonprofit, and commercial sectors, with hybrid work options, a collaborative culture, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and proactive communication.