Sr. Auditor

We are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor Consultant to join a consultant engagement supporting employee benefit plan audits within the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a public accounting specialist who can manage audit priorities independently, strengthen file quality, and contribute to timely regulatory filings. The consultant will play a key role in reviewing engagement documentation, assisting with financial reporting deliverables, and advising team members in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and evaluate audit documentation for employee benefit plan engagements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.

• Prepare and refine workpapers while resolving technical and file-related issues that could affect engagement progress or reporting quality.

• Contribute to the drafting and finalization of financial statements and related audit deliverables tied to filing deadlines.

• Support surprise examination procedures by organizing testing activities, reviewing evidence, and helping maintain audit readiness.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to staff preparing audit files, offering direction on documentation standards and issue resolution.

• Identify audit findings, assess their significance, and communicate recommendations clearly to support effective follow-up.

• Coordinate multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting while maintaining strong focus and consistent deliverable quality.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• At least 7 years of audit experience, including substantial work in public accounting environments.

• Demonstrated background in employee benefit plan audits and related financial reporting requirements.

• Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and compliance audit practices.

• Proven ability to review workpapers thoroughly and troubleshoot complex audit file issues independently.

• Experience supporting or preparing financial statements as part of audit engagements.

• Comfortable working under tight deadlines in a Contract role that requires a high level of self-direction.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to coach preparers and discuss audit findings effectively.

Compensation

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