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# Audit Senior at Gursey

- **Company:** Gursey
- **Location:** Century City, CA
- **Compensation:** $85k–$115k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gursey/4f52d1cc-5eb9-4fda-a3e2-b40dcc7512d7

## Job description

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. Job Title: Audit Senior Department: Audit & Accounting Position Overview The Audit Senior is an experienced audit professional responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of audit and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, including both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. This role serves as a key link between Associates, Managers, and Partners and is responsible for supervising staff, preparing and reviewing work papers, communicating with clients, identifying audit and accounting issues, and helping ensure engagements are completed efficiently and in accordance with firm standards and applicable professional requirements. The Audit Senior is expected to demonstrate strong technical skills, sound professional judgment, effective project management, and the ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Successful candidates should have the following:

- 3+ years of public accounting experience, preferably including exposure to both for-profit and not-for-profit clients.
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting or related field.
- Should have completed, or is approaching completion, of CPA examination.
- Strong understanding of audit methodology, financial reporting, internal controls, and common audit and accounting issues.
- Ability to apply professional skepticism and exercise sound judgment in identifying, researching, and communicating engagement matters.
- Experience supervising, training, and reviewing the work of junior staff.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client service expectations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to effectively use firm audit, research, workflow, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accountability, organization, and commitment to high-quality client service.

A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:

- Leads the day-to-day execution of assigned audit and accounting engagements under the supervision of Managers, Directors, and Partners.
- Assists with engagement planning, including understanding the client’s business, industry, systems, internal controls, and relevant risks.
- Coordinates engagement workflow, assigns tasks to associates, monitors progress against deadlines, and communicates status to engagement leadership.
- Supervises, trains, and reviews the work of associates, providing timely coaching, feedback, and guidance.
- Performs and reviews audit procedures over significant account balances, transactions, disclosures, estimates, and internal controls.
- Prepares and reviews audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, evidence obtained, findings, and conclusions.
- Identifies audit and accounting issues, performs preliminary research, develops proposed resolutions, and communicates matters to senior team members.
- Prepares or assists in preparing financial statements, related disclosures, management letter comments, internal control deficiency communications, and other client deliverables for review.
- Communicate with client personnel to request information, resolve open items, discuss engagement status, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Works collaboratively with engagement teams across a variety of industries and client types.
- Develops strong relationships with firm personnel and client contacts while demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
- Participates in firm training and contributes to the development of associates and other team members.

Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, a 401(k)-match plan, paid parental leave, and generous holiday and PTO pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.

## About Gursey

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a premier California-based public accounting firm specializing in tax, audit, business management, and litigation support for the financial and entertainment communities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Century City, Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1979
- **Founders**: Donald L. Gursey and Stanley B. Schneider

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Accounting, Tax, Audit, Business Management, Litigation Support, Business Valuation
- **Target customers**: B2B – high-net-worth individuals, entertainment industry clients, law firms, and middle-market businesses
- **Mission/purpose**: Deliver unparalleled service through relationships, commitment, and state-of-the-art accounting, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

## Products & Services
- **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and consulting for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and estates.
- **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations; also performs Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) audits for the State Bar of California.
- **Business Management**: Comprehensive financial management for entertainment and sports professionals, including budgeting, bill payment, and investment oversight.
- **Litigation Support**: Expert witness testimony, forensic accounting, and damage calculations.
- **Business Valuation**: Valuation services for estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, and litigation.
- **Client IT Services**: Technology consulting and support tailored to accounting and business management clients.
- **Consulting & Advisory**: Strategic guidance on entity structuring, succession planning, and other financial matters.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (Apollo data); total funding not applicable (partnership)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; key partners include Kate Kelly, Ben Hoy, Greg Getzinger, Alexandra Peais, Alanna Dible, and others.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Employee headcount of ~200–270 (2.6% YoY growth)
  - 10-time recipient of *Inside Public Accounting*’s Best of the Best Firms and Top 100 Firms nationwide
  - Selected as one of four initial firms by the State Bar of California to develop and perform CTAPP audits
  - Recent partner hire (Alanna Dible, CPA, CA) in Audit Department
  - Active job postings up 83% year-over-year (11 current openings)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep industry specialization**: Decades of focus on entertainment and high-net-worth clients, with integrated departments providing seamless service.
- **Culture of retention**: Low turnover compared to industry peers; strong internal promotion and alumni network (many alumni go to Deloitte, Manhattan West, etc.).
- **Recognition**: Consistent “Best of the Best” designation from *Inside Public Accounting*.
- **Technology-enabled**: Modern tech stack (CCH Axcess, NetSuite, QuickBooks, DocuSign, Wrike) supports efficient remote/hybrid work.

## Strategic Focus
- **CTAPP expansion**: Leveraging its pioneering role in California’s lawyer trust account audit program to become a go‑to firm for law firm compliance.
- **Growth in tax & audit**: Actively hiring Tax Supervisors, Managers, and Senior Managers across multiple California offices.
- **Work‑life balance**: Maintaining a culture that emphasizes flexibility, community events (e.g., Camp Gursey, audit mixers), and professional development.

## Why Work Here
- **Work/life balance**: Rated 3.8/5 for work-life balance on employer review sites; firm explicitly promotes “the work/life balance you’ve always wanted.”
- **Hybrid & remote options**: Multiple roles offer hybrid schedules (Century City, Irvine, San Francisco, Encino, El Segundo); some positions are fully remote.
- **Culture**: Described as “not your typical accounting firm” with company‑wide retreats, team mixers, and a supportive, community‑oriented environment.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, and opportunities for growth (many partners started as staff).
- **Engineering/tech culture**: For tech roles, the firm uses modern tools and encourages innovation; IT team supports a broad stack (VMware, Palo Alto, SQL, .NET, etc.).

## Sources
1. [Gursey | Schneider LLP – Who We Are](https://www.gursey.com/who-we-are/)
2. [Gursey Careers – Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/gursey/)
3. [Gursey Careers – Life at Gursey](https://www.gursey.com/careers-at-gursey-schneider/life-at-gursey/)
4. [Gursey LinkedIn Page](https://linkedin.com/company/gursey-schneider-llp)
5. [Gursey Careers Page](https://www.gursey.com/careers-at-gursey-schneider/)

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