Senior Auditor

My client, a well-established CPA firm with a strong presence in the New York market, is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their Not-for-Profit practice.

This Audit Senior role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated CPA to work with a diverse portfolio of mission-driven non-profit organisations while advancing their career in public accounting. The ideal Audit Senior candidate will have strong NFP audit experience and a passion for serving the non-profit sector.

• Lead and manage multiple non-profit audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Act as primary day-to-day contact for non-profit clients
  , cultivating strong relationships and providing proactive audit services
• Prepare and review financial statements
  , footnotes, and audit reports in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Identify and communicate accounting issues, internal control deficiencies, and improvement opportunities to clients and senior leadership

• Execute and review audit procedures for complex NFP areas, including contribution revenue recognition, functional expense allocations, net asset classifications, and grant compliance
• Apply expertise in Uniform Guidance
  , Single Audits
  , OMB requirements, and federal/state grant compliance testing
• Review staff work papers with attention to detail, providing constructive feedback and technical coaching on audit methodology
• Research technical accounting and auditing matters, staying current with evolving GAAS and Yellow Book standards
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff accountants
  , fostering their technical and professional development in public accounting
• Plan and coordinate fieldwork
  , delegate tasks effectively, and monitor engagement progress across multiple audit engagements
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture that values quality, learning, and work-life balance

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's in Accounting preferred)
• Active CPA license (or actively pursuing and CPA-eligible
  )
• 3-5 years of progressive public accounting experience with substantial NFP audit exposure
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in the busy season
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff in audit settings