Senior External Auditor

HHL Advisors Group is a U.S.

-based advisory and accounting firm specializing in integrated tax, audit, and strategic finance solutions. We support growth-stage companies, entrepreneurs, and multi-entity organizations by providing expertise in business expansion, multi-state compliance, transaction advisory, and post-merger integration. Our team focuses on delivering the reporting discipline and operational readiness needed for long-term scalability and IPO preparation. Clients choose HHL Advisors Group for our commitment to fostering reliable and innovative financial strategies.

External Audit

• Execute financial statement audits across a variety of industries under Manager or Partner supervision.
• Perform audit planning procedures, risk assessments, and internal control evaluations.
• Prepare high-quality audit work papers in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, SSARS
  , and firm methodology.
• Assist in drafting financial statements, audit reports, and client deliverables.
• Identify and communicate audit issues, findings, and open items to engagement leadership.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior audit staff; review selected work papers as assigned.
• Ensure assigned engagement tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Utilize audit software including PPC, CCH Axcess, and Case Ware
  .

• Assist in preparing and organizing engagement files for the firm’s external peer review.
• Respond to peer reviewer documentation requests and follow-up questions, under Manager or Partner guidance.
• Support internal quality control efforts, including documentation consistency and audit process improvements.
• Stay current with updates to AICPA, GAAS, SSARS
  , and relevant PCAOB standards.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of recent external audit experience with a U.S. public accounting firm.
• Prior exposure to firm peer review activities, such as:
• Preparing or organizing engagement files;
• Assisting with reviewer requests or documentation support;
• Supporting Partners or Managers during a peer review cycle.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and SSARS
  ; basic familiarity with PCAOB standards.
• Working knowledge of firm quality control concepts (QC Sections 10 and 20 preferred).
• Proficiency with PPC, CCH Axcess, Case Ware
  , and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Mandarin language proficiency is required.

Preferred

• CPA certification preferred
  , or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Experience in nonprofit, governmental, or financial services audits.
• Exposure to internal inspection or pre-issuance review processes.
• Interest in audit quality, documentation standards, or process improvement initiatives.

• What We Offer
• Competitive salary: $90,000 – $135,000
  , based on experience and performance.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  .
• Generous PTO and flexible work arrangements.
• CPA exam support and ongoing CPE opportunities.
• A collaborative, quality-driven firm culture with clear advancement paths.
• Hybrid work environment
  .