Audit Senior - Manufacturing & Distribution

About Grassi

After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not‑for‑profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more.

Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work‑life balance, culture and wellness categories. With over 550 employees and nine offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, and an international presence in Italy, we are strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee‑owned company through an ESOP, ensuring that equity partners and all U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing & Distribution Audit Senior Associate with SEC experience to join our team in our Park Ridge, NJ office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

• Lead audit engagements for manufacturing, distribution and other commercial clients from initial planning through final deliverables, including risk assessment, fieldwork oversight and completion procedures.
• Manage client relationships by serving as a primary point of contact throughout engagements, proactively addressing audit and accounting‑related questions, and building client trust through timely and accurate communication.
• Supervise, train and mentor junior staff and interns; review their work for accuracy and quality and provide constructive performance feedback to support professional growth.
• Review audit work papers and financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Evaluate and test internal controls, identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies and areas for operational improvement, particularly in inventory management, cost accounting and revenue recognition processes common in M&D clients.
• Execute day‑to‑day activities of audit engagements including SEC registrants and support the execution of a high‑quality audit.
• Prepare and review complex audit documentation, including working papers, client deliverables and financial statement disclosures.
• Perform and guide others through detailed substantive testing procedures on key accounts such as inventory, fixed assets, revenue and cost of sales.
• Research and resolve technical accounting and auditing issues using authoritative literature, firm tools and guidance.
• Collaborate with engagement managers and partners to develop audit strategies tailored to M&D client operations, improving engagement efficiency and audit quality.
• Assist in staff evaluations and participate in recruiting and development initiatives to strengthen the audit team.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time, within scope and budget while maintaining high standards of audit quality and client service.
• Manage workload across multiple engagements and meet competing deadlines with a focus on efficiency and prioritization.
• Ensure all work complies with professional standards, firm methodology and client expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years progressive audit experience; previous experience in public accounting required.
• Manufacturing & Distribution and commercial industry experience required.
• SEC experience required.
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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