Senior Accounting Engineer

Oath

. Own a portfolio of client relationships from onboarding through engagement completion and renewal .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle, with a strong focus on audit methodology, AI accuracy requirements, and risk assessment. Proven ability to mentor teams and enhance internal knowledge through effective training and documentation.

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CPASenior Accounting ExperienceAICPA Auditing StandardsAI Accuracy RequirementsRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Audit MethodologyEvidence EvaluationEngagement PlanningQuality Review StandardsAI Module DevelopmentPrototype DesignMateriality AssessmentEscalation ManagementClient EngagementFeedback Loop Creation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam BuildingJudgment

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsTechnology-Based ModulesAudit Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Private FundsSPVsEmployee Benefit PlansNonprofitsGovernmentsFirm Quality Management Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a portfolio of client relationships from onboarding through engagement completion and renewal
Lead complex, high-stakes or first-of-kind engagements
Handle escalations involving difficult methodology questions
Explain AI-generated work product to client finance teams and fund managers
Turn client patterns into product and process changes with clear engineering priorities
Plan engagements by assessing risk, setting materiality and scoping procedures
Review verification and audit procedures and AI-generated workpapers, signing off before client or engagement-partner delivery
Make and document judgment calls on evidence sufficiency and appropriateness
Track AICPA standards and firm quality policies, keeping methodology and AI workflows current
Write and maintain audit methodology, work programs and quality review standards
Define AI accuracy requirements and design evaluations and test cases
Build AI- and technology-based modules and prototypes
Decide with the engagement partner when AI-assisted procedures are ready for client use
Build feedback loops to improve the system
Mentor Accounting Engineers and review their work
Help hire, interview and onboard team members
Grow the internal knowledge base

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10+ years of relevant experience
CPA required
Senior accounting and audit professional experience
Experience with private funds and SPVs, private companies, employee benefit plans, governments and nonprofits
Knowledge of AICPA auditing and attestation standards
Knowledge of firm quality management policies
Ability to assess risk, set materiality and scope procedures
Ability to evaluate sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence
Ability to define AI accuracy requirements and design evaluations and test cases
Ability to build modules and prototypes using AI and technology tools