Senior Assurance Associate

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive financial audits and substantive testing procedures leveraging AI-powered tools
• Review and validate AI-generated audit findings to ensure compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and relevant standards
• Train and refine custom AI models using real-world audit scenarios and edge cases
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify intelligent automation opportunities
• Execute complex audit procedures requiring professional judgment and skepticism
• Design testing strategies for revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement assertions
• Guide AI development through expert feedback and quality assurance
• Contribute to next-generation audit methodology development
• Ensure quality control and risk management throughout the audit lifecycle

Requirements

• 5+ years hands-on experience as Senior Assurance Associate or Early Manager at a Big 4 firm
• Extensive experience in financial audit and substantive testing across multiple industries
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SOX compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
• Experience leading audit workstreams and coordinating testing procedures
• Familiarity with SOC 2/ISO 27001 frameworks, evidence handling, and independence standards
• Interest in AI/ML applications in professional services