Position Summary:

Your Impact (Essential Duties):
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the firm’s most complex and high-risk assurance engagements, including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures across diverse industries.
Serve as a technical expert in GAAP, GAAS, and other regulatory standards, providing guidance to internal teams and clients on complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and consolidations.
Develop and oversee engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives, risk management considerations, and evolving industry requirements.
Review and approve engagement budgets, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining high-quality client service and efficient use of firm resources.
Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology, engagement planning, and execution by evaluating team workflows and integrating new technologies and best practices.
Supervise and coach managers, senior associates, and associates, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Lead team performance management, including performance reviews, career development planning, and succession strategies.
Review and approve all client deliverables, including financial statements, audit reports, and internal control communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them interpret audit results and make informed financial and operational decisions.
Identify and manage engagement risks proactively, resolving complex issues and escalating when necessary with sound judgment and professionalism.
Cultivate and deepen trusted advisor relationships with key clients by understanding their business goals, anticipating needs, and delivering value-added insights.
Participate in firm-wide business development efforts, including proposal development, pricing strategies, and representing the firm at client meetings and professional events.
Champion firm values by contributing to strategic initiatives, mentoring firm talent, and supporting a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Stay at the forefront of regulatory and industry developments through ongoing learning, thought leadership, and participation in professional associations.
Demonstrate advanced time and project management skills to lead multiple, concurrent engagements with competing deadlines while maintaining excellence in delivery and team well-being.
Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual and team performance and overall firm productivity
Your Background:
8+ years of experience in assurance-related work
CPA license
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
Deep technical expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and other relevant financial reporting frameworks; ability to interpret and apply evolving standards
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale and high-risk engagements from planning through delivery
Advanced proficiency in assurance technology platforms and data analytics tools to drive engagement efficiency and insight
Demonstrated ability to manage and coach multi-level teams, including Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, with a focus on development and retention
Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence key client stakeholders and internal leadership
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, capable of aligning client service delivery with firm growth initiatives
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, propose solutions, and deliver value-added recommendations to clients
Commitment to ongoing professional development and thought leadership within the assurance profession
Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines

Californiacompensation range for this role is $125,000 - $170,000.

Coloradocompensation range for this role is $125,000 - $170,000.

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Discretionary incentive compensation is based on firm, group, and individual performance.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job