Audit Senior in Gaithersburg

Date Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Audit Senior – Public Accounting | Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid)

gpac has partnered with a well-established and growing public accounting firm in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Audit Senior who is ready to take on leadership in engagements, client communication, and mentorship. With continued expansion and a full pipeline heading into the next busy season, this is the final open role needed to complete the firm’s growth plan — making this a high-impact, visible opportunity.


⭐ What You’ll Do

  • Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements

  • Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and staffing

  • Apply strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS and quality management standards

  • Identify and resolve technical and operational issues

  • Perform technical research as needed

  • Build trusted client relationships through exceptional service

  • Train, coach, and mentor staff — supporting ongoing career development

  • Engage in firm, industry, networking, or volunteer initiatives


✅ What You Bring

  • 4–7 years of public accounting audit experience

  • Construction industry experience strongly preferred

  • CPA preferred (required for supervisor track and above)

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to manage complex engagements with confidence and efficiency


💰 Compensation & Perks

  • Salary Range: $80K–$120K (target around $90K–$95K DOE)

  • 401(k) with 4% match

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Hybrid schedule — 3 days in-office weekly

  • Firm-sponsored company trips — including an annual ski trip before busy season

  • Clear growth path into supervisory leadership


🌍 Why Gaithersburg / DC Metro?

  • Hybrid work-life balance in a top U.S. professional market

  • Excellent local amenities, dining, culture & recreation

  • Highly rated communities and school systems

  • Easy access to Washington, DC without full city congestion


📨 Ready to level up your public accounting career?
This search is confidential — reach out directly:

Catherine Chapman
Recruiter | gpac
📞 781-209-5894
📧 catherine.chapman@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.