Location:
Remote / Hybrid / New York (Flexible)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Experience:
3-6 Years
CPA Preferred / Actively Pursuing
MBP Global is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join our growing SEC and PCAOB Assurance Practice.
This role is ideal for a public accounting professional with 3-6 years of audit experience, including experience supporting audits of SEC registrants, public companies, IPO candidates, or other engagements performed under PCAOB standards. The successful candidate will execute significant areas of complex audit engagements, prepare and review audit documentation, supervise staff-level work, and work closely with managers and partners to support high-quality public company audit delivery.
The position offers meaningful exposure to capital markets transactions, international businesses, SEC reporting, technical accounting matters, and direct interaction with experienced SEC and PCAOB professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Engagement Execution
· Perform audit procedures for PCAOB audits from planning through report issuance.
· Support audits of SEC registrants, publicly traded companies, IPO candidates, SPAC and de-SPAC transactions.
· Prepare and update audit documentation, testing procedures, risk assessments, and engagement workpapers.
· Execute and document substantive testing, controls-related procedures, walkthroughs, and financial statement tie-outs.
· Assist managers and partners in ensuring engagements comply with PCAOB auditing standards, SEC regulations, firm policies, and professional standards.
· Coordinate with engagement team members and specialists on technical accounting, audit, and reporting matters.
SEC and Public Company Services
· Assist with the audit of annual and quarterly SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, S-1, F-1, and 8-K.
· Support IPO readiness, public company reporting, and registration statement engagements.
· Assist in evaluating internal controls over financial reporting and SOX-related matters.
· Prepare audit support for responses to SEC comment letters and regulatory inquiries.
· Assist with comfort letter, consent letter, and other capital markets-related procedures, as applicable.
Team Collaboration and Supervision
· Supervise and review selected work performed by staff and associates under manager direction.
· Provide clear coaching, feedback, and guidance to junior team members.
· Manage assigned workstreams, deadlines, budgets, and project deliverables.
· Communicate engagement status, issues, and open items to managers and partners on a timely basis.
· Contribute to a collaborative, quality-focused team environment across remote, hybrid, and international engagement teams.
Client Service
· Interact professionally with client accounting, finance, and reporting personnel.
· Assist with audit status communications, request lists, and follow-up on audit evidence.
· Support the preparation of audit findings, recommendations, and discussion materials for management and engagement leadership.
· Develop strong working relationships while maintaining independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
Technical Excellence
· Research accounting and auditing issues with guidance from managers, partners, and national office resources.
· Stay current on PCAOB standards, SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and emerging public company reporting matters.
· Assist with financial statement and disclosure reviews, including technical tie-outs and disclosure support.
· Contribute to firm quality control, methodology, and technical training initiatives.
Technology & Innovation
· Utilize AI-enabled tools, data analytics, and workflow automation technologies to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and client service.
· Leverage AI-assisted research, workflow automation, and emerging technologies to support technical accounting analysis, audit planning, risk assessment, documentation, and project management activities.
· Identify opportunities to improve audit execution through innovative technologies while maintaining compliance with PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, firm methodology, and professional requirements.
· Contribute to the firm's adoption of AI-enabled audit methodologies, knowledge management solutions, and technology-driven service offerings.
Qualifications
Required
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
· 3-6 years of public accounting audit experience.
· Prior experience with a national, regional, or Big 4 public accounting firm preferred.
· Experience supporting audits conducted under PCAOB standards.
· Experience auditing SEC registrants, publicly traded companies, IPO candidates, or other public company reporting environments.
· Strong knowledge of PCAOB Auditing Standards, SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and financial statement reporting and disclosure requirements.
· Demonstrated proficiency utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools, data analytics platforms, workflow automation solutions, and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, technical research, project management, and engagement execution.
· Ability to supervise staff-level work, manage assigned workstreams, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced client service environment.
· Strong written, verbal, analytical, project management, and client service skills.
Preferred
· Active CPA license, CPA candidate status, or progress toward CPA licensure.
· Experience with IPO, SPAC, de-SPAC, reverse merger, or registration statement engagements.
· Experience with multinational and cross-border audit engagements.
· Experience assisting with reviews of SEC filings and public company disclosures.
· Exposure to complex accounting matters involving business combinations, equity transactions, financial instruments, revenue recognition, or technical accounting research.
· Experience supervising staff in remote, hybrid, or international engagement environments.
Professional Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
· Strong client service orientation
· Solid technical accounting and auditing foundation
· Sound professional judgment and skepticism
· Strong ownership of assigned workstreams
· Effective communication and coaching skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
· Commitment to audit quality and professional excellence
Why Join MBP Global?
· Direct involvement with IPOs and publicly traded companies
· Exposure to high-growth and emerging industries
· Meaningful client-facing responsibility
· Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
· Opportunity to work alongside experienced SEC and PCAOB professionals
· Accelerated career advancement opportunities
· Competitive compensation and benefits package
· Flexible work arrangements
Compensation & Benefits
MBP Global offers a competitive compensation package that may include:
· Competitive base salary
· Performance bonus opportunities
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Paid time off and holidays
· CPA licensing and continuing professional education support
· Professional development and technical training
· Flexible hybrid or remote work options
Equal Opportunity Employer
MBP Global LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where all professionals can thrive and contribute to our continued success.
