Senior Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Assist the National Attest Office by conducting engagement quality reviews in accordance with PCAOB standards, primarily focusing on SPAC engagements.

• Examine financial statements, audit workpapers, key accounting and auditing conclusions, as well as engagement documentation.

• Assess adherence to PCAOB standards, SEC reporting and independence criteria, relevant AICPA standards, and the Firm’s policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with engagement teams and EQR leadership to convey review findings and address any unresolved issues.

• Aid in meeting seasonal filing deadlines.

• Offer technical insights on PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, auditor independence, and Firm consultation obligations.

• Clearly and consistently document EQR conclusions.

• Recognize recurring themes in reviews and communicate opportunities for quality enhancement to NAO or EQR leadership.

• Adhere to professional standards, Firm policies, confidentiality, time-entry protocols, and audit quality-control requirements.

• Participate in meetings and training sessions actively.

• Fulfill required CPE for Firm and licensing requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with others.

• Over 10 years of public accounting experience, with considerable audit exposure serving public companies, SPACs, SEC registrants, or PCAOB-inspected engagements.

• Prior experience as an engagement quality reviewer, concurring reviewer, national office reviewer, or in a similar technical review position is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SEC reporting requirements.

• Familiarity with pre- and post-SPAC IPOs, registration statements, comfort letters, quarterly/annual public filings, de-SPAC transactions, and related audit and review considerations.

• Preferred experience with complex financial instruments and fair value assessments.

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities.

• Effective and professional communication skills with a diverse audience.

• Commitment to maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.

• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, innovative, and ever-evolving environment.

• Willingness to work extended hours during peak SPAC filing periods, including weekdays and weekends as required.

• Capacity to uphold required CPE for Firm and licensing standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible part-time work arrangement.

• Access to training sessions.

• Support for required continuing professional education (CPE) maintenance.

• Compensation aligned with the selected individual's background.