Audit Senior Associate - Boston, MA

Overview

Audit Senior Associate – Hybrid – Boston, MA – Ability to travel up to 25%

At Aquent, we’re partnering with a leading professional services firm dedicated to empowering businesses with strategic insights and robust financial solutions. This firm is at the forefront of its industry, known for its commitment to client success and fostering an environment where talent thrives. They are seeking an exceptional individual to join their team and make a significant impact on critical financial processes. Are you ready to elevate your career and drive meaningful change? We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to step into a pivotal role, directly influencing the financial integrity and operational efficiency of diverse clients. In this position, you will not just execute tasks; you will be a strategic partner, enhancing financial statement audits and contributing to smarter, more efficient financial reporting. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding clients through complex accounting and regulatory landscapes, directly impacting their strategic decisions and long-term success. This is an incredible opportunity to lead engagements, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of financial assurance.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a key advisor, clearly communicating engagement expectations and informing clients about crucial accounting, financial, and regulatory developments.
• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of financial statement audits, managing budgets and taking an in-charge role as needed.
• Train, supervise, and mentor audit associates and interns, providing consistent and constructive feedback to foster their growth.
• Collaborate with your team to design innovative audit procedures, leveraging advanced audit technology and tools.
• Conduct thorough research on complex accounting and auditing matters, meticulously documenting conclusions.
• Act as a professional representative of our firm at recruiting and networking events, contributing to our talent acquisition efforts.
• Continuously build and refine your technical and professional skills through comprehensive formal training programs.

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring – Must-Haves:

• CPA certification or eligibility, demonstrating your commitment to the highest professional standards. 
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support client engagements.
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of progressive public accounting experience, including significant in-charge auditing responsibilities.
• Exceptional analytical, technical, and auditing skills, with proven proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and effective client and team interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple engagements and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to teamwork, agility, and the power of building robust professional relationships.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to automation and digitization tools within audit processes or other professional services environments.
• Experience with team management and supervision beyond basic training, including performance evaluation and development.

Compensation: The target hiring compensation range for this role is between $89,250 and $115,000.

About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. The target hiring compensation range for this role is $89,250.00 to $115,000.00. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.