Senior Assurance Associate - Audit Innovation

Role overview We're seeking an experienced Senior Assurance Associate to join our Palo Alto office. You'll apply your Big 4 audit expertise while pioneering AI integration in financial auditing, playing a critical role in shaping how artificial intelligence transforms audit quality and efficiency. What you’ll do - Perform comprehensive financial audits and substantive testing procedures while leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance audit efficiency and accuracy - Review and validate AI-generated audit findings, ensuring compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and relevant standards - Train and refine our custom AI models using real-world audit scenarios and edge cases - Collaborate with engineering 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 Minimum qualifications - 5+ years hands-on experience as Senior Assurance Associate or Early Manager at EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG - 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 related field - CPA certification strongly preferred Preferred - CPA/CIA/CISA - Experience leading audit workstreams and coordinating testing procedures - Familiar with SOC 2/ISO 27001 frameworks; evidence handling and independence standards. - Interest in AI/ML applications in professional services