5+ years of experience as Senior Assurance Associate or Early Manager in a Big 4 firm
Extensive financial audit and substantive testing experience across various industries
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SOX compliance
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA certification is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Perform financial audits and substantive testing using AI-powered tools
Review AI-generated audit findings for compliance with standards
Train and refine AI models based on real-world audit scenarios
Collaborate with engineering to find automation opportunities
Execute complex audit procedures requiring skepticism and judgment
Design testing strategies for revenue recognition and internal controls
Guide AI development with expert feedback
Benefits
Innovative work environment focused on integrating AI with auditing
Opportunity to shape next-generation audit methodologies
Collaboration with engineering teams for intelligent automation
Access to cutting-edge audit technology and tools
Full Job Description
Role overview We'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
