AWM - External Audit - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Charlotte, North Carolina • Full Time • $72,000–$212,000 / year

Posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Industry/Sector

Asset and Wealth Management

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As a Financial Statement Audit Senior Associate you will support independent evaluations of financial statements, internal controls, and other financial information within our Audit and Assurance practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client relationships, and use critical thinking to guide assigned workstreams while mentoring junior team members and adapting to changing client needs. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to audit deliverables, interpret data to inform observations, and apply PwC methodologies and technology resources to help deliver work that supports financial reporting and governance processes.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules for compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements
- Executing audit procedures over cash, revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, and other account balances within assigned workstreams
- Analyzing client processes, internal controls, and risk areas to identify misstatements and document implications for the audit approach
- Applying auditing methodologies, GAAP, GAAS, and firm guidance to support planning, testing, and completion activities
- Interpreting data, trends, and variances to develop clear observations and practical recommendations for engagement teams
- Preparing workpapers, summaries, and status updates that support review of audit evidence and completion of deliverables
- Coordinating with client contacts to obtain documentation, clarify requests, and track open items across the engagement
- Guiding associates and junior team members through testing steps, issue follow up, and workpaper organization
- Monitoring engagement progress, resolving issues within assigned areas, and escalating concerns when needed
- Building relationships with clients and internal teams while strengthening technical skills in external audit and financial reporting
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license
- Demonstrating external audit experience across financial statement areas
- Interpreting accounting policies, GAAP, and audit guidance
- Analyzing controls, risks, and financial reporting issues
- Collaborating with teams while mentoring junior colleagues
- Anticipating client needs within asset and wealth management contexts

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

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