Senior Assurance Associate - Audit Innovation
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Nace.AI is hiring a Senior Assurance Associate - Audit Innovation. Nace.AI is seeking an experienced Senior Assurance Associate to join their Palo Alto office. This role involves applying Big 4 audit expertise to pioneer AI integration in financial auditing, shaping how artificial intelligence transforms audit quality and efficiency. The associate will perform comprehensive financial audits, validate AI-generated findings, and contribute to next-generation audit methodology development.
Key focus areas include Perform comprehensive financial audits and substantive testing procedures leveraging AI-powered tools, Review and validate AI-generated audit findings, ensuring compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and relevant standards, and Train and refine custom AI models using real-world audit scenarios and edge cases.
Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Experience As Senior Assurance Associate Or Early Manager, Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance Or Related Field, and Extensive Financial Audit Experience. Important skills include Financial Audits, Substantive Testing, AI Integration, GAAP, PCAOB Standards, and AI-Generated Audit Findings Review. Preferred (not required): Leading Audit Workstreams, Coordinating Testing Procedures, SOC 2 Frameworks, and ISO 27001 Frameworks.
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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
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Perform comprehensive financial audits and substantive testing procedures while leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance audit efficiency and accuracy
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Review and validate AI-generated audit findings, ensuring compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and relevant standards
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Train and refine our custom AI models using real-world audit scenarios and edge cases
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Collaborate with engineering to identify intelligent automation opportunities
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Execute complex audit procedures requiring professional judgment and skepticism
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Design testing strategies for revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement assertions
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Guide AI development through expert feedback and quality assurance
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Contribute to next-generation audit methodology development
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Ensure quality control and risk management throughout the audit lifecycle
Minimum qualifications
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5+ years hands-on experience as Senior Assurance Associate or Early Manager at EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG
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Extensive experience in financial audit and substantive testing across multiple industries
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SOX compliance
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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CPA certification strongly preferred
Preferred
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CPA/CIA/CISA
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Experience leading audit workstreams and coordinating testing procedures
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Familiar with SOC 2/ISO 27001 frameworks; evidence handling and independence standards.
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Interest in AI/ML applications in professional services
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