Senior Auditor - Financial Statement Audits

Castro & Company; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The Audit & Attest practice emphasizes mentorship, technical excellence, and client service, with opportunities to guide junior staff and contribute to high‑quality outcomes. CPA eligibility and US citizenship are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for CPA exam.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing financial statement and compliance audits.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAGAS.
• Ability to lead audit tasks and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required).

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
• 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)

Skills

Audit leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for CPA exam

Job description

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
• 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 bedeterminedbased on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, security clearance level, certifications, and other factorspermittedby applicable law. Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Salary Range:$80K-$100K
Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, security clearance level, certifications, and other factorspermittedby applicable law. Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Castro & Companyis 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.