Senior Audit Associate; Financial Services Audit

Audit Associate / Senior Audit Associate – Financial Services Audit

$90,000 - $140,000 Base Salary + Bonus

This is a specialized Financial Services Audit position. Candidates MUST have prior audit experience with broker‑dealers, registered investment advisors (RIAs), hedge funds, private equity funds, asset managers, or similar financial services clients. General commercial audit experience alone will not be considered.

A great client of ours, a reputable Chicago CPA firm is seeking an Audit Associate or Senior Audit Associate to join its Financial Services Audit practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with broker‑dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and other regulated financial institutions while gaining exposure to complex audit engagements and direct interaction with firm leadership.

• Public accounting audit experience
• Experience auditing broker‑dealers and/or financial services clients
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Broker-Dealers
  • Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)
  • Hedge Funds
  • Private Equity Funds
  • Asset Management Firms
  • Investment Partnerships
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA preferred

• Big 4 experience (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
• National firm experience (RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, Crowe, Cohn Reznick, Baker Tilly)
• SEC or regulatory audit exposure
• FINRA‑regulated client experience
• Experience leading portions of audit engagements

• Perform financial statement audits for broker‑dealers and financial services organizations
• Prepare and review audit work papers
• Evaluate internal controls and regulatory compliance requirements
• Assist with audit planning, execution, and completion
• Communicate directly with clients and firm leadership
• Research technical accounting and auditing matters

• Annual bonus opportunity
• CPA support and professional development
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company-sponsored meals and transportation during busy season
• Clear path for advancement within the firm

This opportunity is best suited for auditors currently working in public accounting who have developed a niche in broker‑dealer or financial services audits and are looking for a firm where they can take on greater responsibility, work closely with Partners, and continue building their expertise within the financial services sector.