Senior External Auditor

Start: January, 2027Duration: 3–4 month contractEmployment Type: W2 ContractPay Rate: $73/hr WITHOUT CPA/$109/hr WITH CPAThis role is ideal for an experienced external auditor with investment management experience who can independently own audit areas, lead client interactions, and execute complex engagements. You’ll support clients including hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds, venture capital funds, and real estate investment funds.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting5+ years of external audit experienceExperience auditing Asset & Wealth Management / Investment Management clients, including hedge funds, private equity, mutual funds, venture capital, or real estate investment fundsExperience leading audit planning and executionHands-on valuation testing experienceKnowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement, and Investment Company AccountingStrong client-facing communication skillsExperience with audit/data analytics tools such as Aura, CaseWare, Alteryx, DataSnipper, Power BI, or IDEAAbility to discuss how technology, automation, or AI-enabled tools have improved audit execution and efficiencyNice to HaveBig 4 experience: PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMGCPA license or actively pursuing CPA certificationExperience with large, complex investment management engagements