Senior Auditor – Public Accounting

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

CPA support

Technical training

Insurance benefits

401(k) program

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York City seeks a Senior Auditor to take ownership of financial statement audits from planning through completion. You will supervise junior staff, review workpapers, and guide associates while applying US GAAP/GAAS knowledge in diverse manufacturing and industrial engagements.

The role emphasizes client-facing collaboration, risk assessment, and continuous learning through CPA support and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant audit experience with hands-on experience in financial statement audits, audit planning and execution, risk assessment, internal controls, and workpaper review.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing workpapers and supervising or mentoring junior audit staff.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and US GAAS.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Big Four experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead financial statement audits in accordance with US GAAS and applicable international auditing standards.
• Manage audit engagements from initial planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, review, and completion.
• Evaluate internal control environments, identify weaknesses and areas of risk, and develop practical recommendations.
• Review audit workpapers and draft financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Supervise junior auditors and associates, delegate responsibilities, and provide coaching and mentorship.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding audit requirements, timelines, findings, and engagement progress.
• Research and apply relevant accounting guidance, including US GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
• Support audit engagements involving manufacturing and industrial clients and understand industry-specific financial reporting considerations.
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines while maintaining high standards of audit quality.
• Stay current on accounting standards, regulatory developments, audit methodologies, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Client service

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx

Job description

• Take ownership of financial statement audits and lead engagements from planning through completion.
• Work with a diverse client base, including manufacturing and industrial businesses with complex accounting and reporting needs.
• Build your leadership skills by supervising junior team members, reviewing workpapers, and guiding associates throughout engagements.
• Expand your technical expertise across US GAAP, US GAAS, ISA, internal controls, risk assessment, and financial reporting.
• Work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your judgment, initiative, and client-facing skills are valued.
• Benefit from continuing education, CPA support, technical training, insurance benefits, and potential participation in a 401(k) program.

Location: This is a full-time, in-office opportunity in New York City. Candidates must be comfortable working in the office five days per week and attending an in-person interview.

Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant audit experience with hands-on experience in financial statement audits, audit planning and execution, risk assessment, internal controls, and workpaper review. Public accounting experience is strongly preferred, with Big Four and manufacturing or industrial client exposure considered especially valuable.

About Us

We are an established New York City accounting and advisory firm providing audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base. Our team combines strong technical expertise with responsive client service and offers professionals the opportunity to work on challenging engagements while continuing to grow their skills and careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Plan and lead financial statement audits in accordance with US GAAS and applicable international auditing standards.
• Manage audit engagements from initial planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, review, and completion.
• Evaluate internal control environments, identify weaknesses and areas of risk, and develop practical recommendations.
• Review audit workpapers and draft financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Supervise junior auditors and associates, delegate responsibilities, and provide coaching and mentorship.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding audit requirements, timelines, findings, and engagement progress.
• Research and apply relevant accounting guidance, including US GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
• Support audit engagements involving manufacturing and industrial clients and understand industry-specific financial reporting considerations.
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines while maintaining high standards of audit quality.
• Stay current on accounting standards, regulatory developments, audit methodologies, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant audit experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience with financial statement audits, audit planning, execution, and completion.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing workpapers and supervising or mentoring junior audit staff.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and US GAAS.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Big Four experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial audit experience preferred.
• Experience with CCH ProSystem fx or similar audit software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and client-service skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Take on meaningful responsibility and have a visible impact on client engagements.
• Develop both your technical audit expertise and your leadership capabilities.
• Gain exposure to diverse industries and sophisticated financial reporting matters.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, learning, and professional development.
• Receive continuing education, CPA support, and technical training designed to support your long-term growth.
• Join an established team that is actively growing and ready to hire the right Senior Auditor.