Audit Senior
Location: DFW Metroplex
Firm Size: 40-50 employees
Reports To: Audit Director
We are a dynamic, growing CPA firm serving a diverse client base across industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, retail, restaurants, and governmental entities. With a focus on exceptional client service and technical excellence, we provide an environment where professionals can thrive and grow toward partnership. As one of Texas' premier certified public accounting firms, we are proud to be recognized as:
🏆 2026 IPA Top 500
🏆 2026 and 2025 Best-In-State CPAs by Forbes Magazine by Forbes Magazine
🏆 2025 America's Top 200 CPAs by Forbes Magazine
🏆 D Magazine CPA Industry Leader
🏆 #2 Best Places to Work in DFW — Dallas Business Journal, 2023 (Small Company Category)
We combine deep industry expertise with a personalized, relationship-driven approach — treating each client like family and tailoring solutions to meet your unique financial goals. Whether you’re an individual, a growing business, or an established enterprise, we deliver insights and strategies that drive results.
Position Summary
The Senior Auditor leads day-to-day fieldwork on audit and attest engagements, coordinates assigned staff, and helps ensure engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards. This role serves as a key client contact during fieldwork, translates planning decisions into clear work assignments, and supports the development of staff and interns through practical coaching and timely feedback. As our audit team grows, this position will also include assisting with marketing and networking efforts.
Key Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead assigned audit, review, compilation, and other attest engagement areas from planning support through completion.
- Supervise staff and interns during fieldwork by setting priorities, answering questions, reviewing progress, and communicating expectations clearly.
- Perform and document complex audit procedures, including risk-based testing, analytical procedures, substantive procedures, internal control walkthroughs, and other engagement-specific work.
- Prepare and review workpapers to confirm they are complete, accurate, clearly documented, and ready for manager review.
- Own sections of the audit program and bring assigned areas to completion, including resolving open items and documenting conclusions.
- Review financial statements, disclosures, management letters, and other client deliverables.
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding requests, open items, timing, questions, and engagement status.
- Identify unusual items, audit issues, control matters, or project delays and escalate them timely with recommended next steps.
- Monitor project budgets, deadlines, and workflow status, and communicate internally when priorities shift or additional support is needed.
- Support firm quality expectations by applying professional skepticism, maintaining organized documentation, and following firm processes and software standards.
CLIENT SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION
- Build productive working relationships with client contacts by being responsive, prepared, respectful, and clear in all communications.
- Help manage client expectations during fieldwork, including status updates, priority requests, and timing of deliverables.
- Draft professional client correspondence and assist with follow-up on PBC requests, sample selections, and unresolved audit questions.
- Represent the firm with a dependable, solutions-oriented, and service-focused approach.
TEAM LEADERSHIP
- Provide on-the-job training to staff and interns, including guidance on audit documentation, client communication, time management, and use of firm tools.
- Review staff work with a coaching mindset and provide practical feedback that helps team members improve.
- Model accountability by keeping work organized, meeting agreed-upon deadlines, and communicating progress before issues become urgent.
- Contribute to a positive team culture by being approachable, prepared, and willing to help others succeed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
- Generally 3 to 6 years of audit experience in public accounting or comparable professional services experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, audit methodology, workpaper standards, and professional standards applicable to attest engagements.
- Experience serving closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, churches, employee benefit plans, or similar client types is helpful.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit software; experience with CCH Engagement, Guided Assurance, Suralink, Checkpoint, or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly and professionally.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Desired Attributes
- Detail-oriented and organized, with strong follow-through.
- Comfortable taking ownership of assigned engagement areas.
- Professionally skeptical, curious, and willing to ask thoughtful questions.
- Client-service minded, collaborative, and relationship-focused.
- Able to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
PHYSICAL AND SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS
- 2 days in office; 3 days at home
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; unlimited paid time off; professional development support; CPA exam support or continuing education; flexible work arrangements; and firm-sponsored team events, as applicable.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and grow a critical service line.
- Clear path to partnership for motivated professionals.
- Collaborative and supportive firm culture.
- Diverse and challenging client base.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.