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Why Windes?
In 2026, Windes celebrates 100 years of helping clients and communities thrive. Since 1926, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, independence, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. At Windes, you’ll work with a collaborative team, build lasting client relationships, and grow your career across a diverse range of industries. We invest in our people through professional development, mentoring, flexible work options, and a competitive benefits package. Windes was also recognized in 2026 as a Best Place to Work in Southern California and Orange County.
The Role
As an Audit & Assurance Senior, you’ll lead and coordinate multiple engagements while working closely with clients, managers, partners, and staff. You’ll help plan and manage audits, guide and develop junior team members, review their work, and help deliver high-quality financial statements. You’ll also build a strong understanding of each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
Our clients represent a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, trade and transportation, nonprofits, employee benefit plans (ERISA), construction, and professional services.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple audit engagements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and communicate with people at all levels.
- Assign work, monitor progress, and help keep engagements organized and on schedule.
- Supervise, train, and support less experienced staff.
- Review staff work and prepare financial statements for manager or partner review.
- Learn each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
- Take responsibility for engagement planning, documentation, and administration.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong academic background.
Preferred
- Completion of all four sections of the CPA exam.
- Active CPA license.
Benefits and Work Options
Windes offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; retirement plans that include 401(k) and profit sharing; and support for continuing education and professional development. Other offerings include CPA exam support, paid professional memberships, referral and new-client incentives, and mentoring and coaching programs.
- Work options: Long Beach, Irvine, and hybrid options available
- Salary range: $80,000–$100,000+; 1.5 Overtime during busy season and bonus opportunities
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614
Why Windes?
In 2026, Windes celebrates 100 years of helping clients and communities thrive. Since 1926, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, independence, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. At Windes, you’ll work with a collaborative team, build lasting client relationships, and grow your career across a diverse range of industries. We invest in our people through professional development, mentoring, flexible work options, and a competitive benefits package. Windes was also recognized in 2026 as a Best Place to Work in Southern California and Orange County.
The Role
As an Audit & Assurance Senior, you’ll lead and coordinate multiple engagements while working closely with clients, managers, partners, and staff. You’ll help plan and manage audits, guide and develop junior team members, review their work, and help deliver high-quality financial statements. You’ll also build a strong understanding of each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
Our clients represent a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, trade and transportation, nonprofits, employee benefit plans (ERISA), construction, and professional services.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple audit engagements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and communicate with people at all levels.
- Assign work, monitor progress, and help keep engagements organized and on schedule.
- Supervise, train, and support less experienced staff.
- Review staff work and prepare financial statements for manager or partner review.
- Learn each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
- Take responsibility for engagement planning, documentation, and administration.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong academic background.
Preferred
- Completion of all four sections of the CPA exam.
- Active CPA license.
Benefits and Work Options
Windes offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; retirement plans that include 401(k) and profit sharing; and support for continuing education and professional development. Other offerings include CPA exam support, paid professional memberships, referral and new-client incentives, and mentoring and coaching programs.
- Work options: Long Beach, Irvine, and hybrid options available
- Salary range: $80,000–$100,000+; 1.5 Overtime during busy season and bonus opportunities
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte32
- CCK Strategies4
- Sr Snodgrass Pc4
- TALNT2
- Rehmann2
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Medical Devices
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit and assurance consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Experience with audit software such as CaseWare, TeamMate, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and applicable auditing standards
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools used in audit sampling and testing
- Strong written communication skills for drafting audit findings and client reports
Tips for Your Audit and Assurance Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the engagement type
Audit and assurance resumes should call out the type of engagements you've worked on, whether financial statement audits, SOC 1 or SOC 2 examinations, or internal control reviews. Generic accounting resumes don't show reviewers what you've actually done in an assurance context.
Highlight your CPA status and progress
Many listings filter candidates by CPA license or CPA candidate status. If you're exam-eligible or have passed parts, say so explicitly on your resume. Firms weigh CPA progress heavily when comparing candidates at the same experience level.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists audit and assurance consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry focus
Audit and assurance work varies significantly by industry. If you have experience in financial services, healthcare, or government contracting, search for postings in those sectors specifically. Industry-specific audit experience commands attention from hiring managers who need someone who can get up to speed fast.
Prepare for technical case interviews
Many firms use case-style interviews that test your ability to identify control weaknesses or flag a material misstatement scenario. Practice walking through an audit risk assessment out loud, because interviewers want to hear your reasoning process, not just your conclusion.
Negotiate your offer using total compensation context
Audit and assurance consultant offers often include CPA exam support, study leave, and exam fee reimbursement in addition to base pay. When evaluating or negotiating an offer, factor those benefits in and ask explicitly what the firm covers if the posting doesn't say.
Audit and Assurance Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most audit and assurance consultants?
The most active employers for audit and assurance consultants right now are Deloitte, CCK Strategies, and Sr Snodgrass Pc, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across public accounting firms, internal audit departments at large corporations, and specialized assurance practices.
How many audit and assurance consultant jobs are remote?
About 61% of audit and assurance consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward flexible work in professional services. IT audit and risk advisory sub-areas tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible roles, while financial statement audit positions often still require on-site client presence during fieldwork.
How do you become an audit and assurance consultant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pursue your CPA credential, as most firms require it or expect candidates to be on track. Gain experience through public accounting internships or entry-level audit associate roles, build familiarity with audit software and working paper documentation, and develop industry-specific knowledge in a sector you want to serve long-term.
How do you get hired as an audit and assurance consultant with little experience?
Focus on internship experience, even if it's a single busy-season rotation at a regional firm. Emphasize coursework in auditing, internal controls, and ethics on your resume. Many entry-level postings prioritize CPA exam eligibility and a demonstrated understanding of audit methodology over years of experience, so showing you understand the assurance process matters more than a long work history.
What does the audit and assurance consultant interview process look like?
Most firms conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on your background and CPA status, followed by a technical round covering audit concepts, risk assessment, and sometimes a case scenario. Final rounds typically involve meeting with engagement managers or partners who assess your client communication style and professional judgment. The process usually moves faster at smaller regional firms than at large national practices.
Where can I find and apply to audit and assurance consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to audit and assurance consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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