Role overviewWe're seeking an experienced Senior Assurance Associate to join our Palo Alto office. You'll apply your Big 4 audit expertise while pioneering AI integration in financial auditing, playing a critical role in shaping how artificial intelligence transforms audit quality and efficiency.
What you'll do- Perform comprehensive financial audits and substantive testing procedures while leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance audit efficiency and accuracy
- Review and validate AI-generated audit findings, ensuring compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and relevant standards
- Train and refine our custom AI models using real-world audit scenarios and edge cases
- Collaborate with engineering to identify intelligent automation opportunities
- Execute complex audit procedures requiring professional judgment and skepticism
- Design testing strategies for revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement assertions
- Guide AI development through expert feedback and quality assurance
- Contribute to next-generation audit methodology development
- Ensure quality control and risk management throughout the audit lifecycle
Minimum qualifications- 5+ years hands-on experience as Senior Assurance Associate or Early Manager at EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG
- Extensive experience in financial audit and substantive testing across multiple industries
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SOX compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification strongly preferred
Preferred- CPA/CIA/CISA
- Experience leading audit workstreams and coordinating testing procedures
- Familiar with SOC 2/ISO 27001 frameworks; evidence handling and independence standards.
- Interest in AI/ML applications in professional services
