Senior Auditor

Company Description Element CPA, PC (ELEMENT +) is a film and entertainment-focused CPA firm that provides comprehensive client services beyond traditional tax preparation and accounting. Clients rely on the firm’s strong technical expertise and advisory capabilities, which are integral to every engagement. The team understands that each entertainment client has unique needs and delivers tailored solutions aligned with specific industry demands and circumstances.

ELEMENT + has deep experience with entertainment productions as well as loan-out companies, allowing the firm to address complex financial and compliance needs in this niche sector.

Role Description The Senior Auditor will perform and lead audit engagements for clients in the film and entertainment industry, including planning, fieldwork, and completion of audits in accordance with professional standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing financial records, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports and findings. The role involves supervising and mentoring junior staff, coordinating with clients to obtain necessary documentation, and communicating audit results and recommendations in a clear, professional manner.

The Senior Auditor will collaborate closely with tax and advisory teams to provide integrated client service and may contribute to process improvements and best practices within the firm. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

• Audit and assurance expertise, including experience planning and executing financial statement audits and evaluating internal controls.
• Strong accounting knowledge, including GAAP, relevant industry standards, and familiarity with entertainment‑related financial structures.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify risks, interpret complex financial data, and propose practical recommendations.
• Client service and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and build trusted relationships with clients.
• Leadership capabilities, including supervising staff, reviewing work, and contributing to training and professional development.
• Proficiency with audit and accounting software, spreadsheets, and general office productivity tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA license or active candidacy strongly preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience, ideally with exposure to film, television, or entertainment clients, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on‑site in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and manage multiple engagements and deadlines with attention to detail.