Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions - Grant Thornton (New York, NY)

Job Description Audit Senior Associate – Financial Institutions (Job Number:024361) Description Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 30,000 people serving clients in more than 100 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader. We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition…to be the firm that makes a difference, every day. We work with clients to improve their overall financial reporting processes. Ultimately, we see our audit as more than just numbers and compliance. Our goal is to help our clients better understand their business. We consider it our job to keep our clients informed all year long of accounting, financial and regulatory developments that may impact their business. AUDIT SENIOR ASSOCIATE - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS POSITION SUMMARY Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? When Grant Thornton undertakes an engagement to audit a company’s financial statements and/or internal control over financial reporting, we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk. Our professionals are thought leaders, providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality. Perform client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing and completing integrated and financial statement audits and managing to budget. Supervise, train, and mentor audit associates and interns on the audit process and assess performance of the audit staff for engagement reviews. Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process. Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on audit engagements. Research and analyze accounting issues and transaction and audit-related and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information. Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements. Maintain a good working relationship with client personnel to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services. Actively participate in planning meetings, closing meetings, and audit committee meetings as a key member of the audit team. Assist audit partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls. Participate in on-going recruiting efforts as needed. Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. Qualifications REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 150 semester hours of education required. Two to five years of progressive public accounting audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm. Big 4 audit experience preferred. CPA preferred, or a desire to obtain the CPA license is required. Ability to supervise audit staff and lead client projects. Experience auditing client engagements in the banks, credit unions, thrifts, mortgage banks and other financial institutions and regulated investment companies space is preferred. Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards. Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships. Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software. Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Travel Percentage- Could go up to 40% BENEFITS Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit http://www.gt.com. The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Grant Thornton International Ltd and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership, as each member firm is a separate and distinct legal entity. Primary Location - US-New York-New York Work Locations - New York - Downtown(644) 60 Broad Street New York 10004

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