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Senior Associate, Assurance - SEC

Forvis Mazars, LLP
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
191 Peachtree Road Northeast (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
General information Name Senior Associate, Assurance Posting Title Senior Associate, Assurance - SEC Ref # 2236014 Date Published Wednesday, November 5, 2025 City Atlanta State Georgia Country United States Job Category Audit/Assurance Advertised Location US-GA-Atlanta Working time Full Time Description & Requirements In today's dynamic regulatory environment, public companies must uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and IT risk management. As an SEC Senior Auditor, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with SEC regulations by performing financial statement and IT audits. You will help clients identify and manage business and technology risks, strengthen internal controls, and support the integrity of financial reporting. What You Will Do: Execute integrated audits of financial statements and IT systems for SEC registrants, ensuring compliance with PCAOB and SEC standards. Perform audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, and fixed assets. Assess and test internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls, in accordance with SOX 404 requirements. Conduct walkthroughs and substantive testing of financial statement accounts, disclosures, and related IT processes. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls for applications, databases, operating systems, networks, and reporting tools. Collaborate with client teams to understand business processes, IT environments, and control frameworks; obtain audit evidence; and analyze testing results. Draft audit findings, management letter comments, and recommendations for remediation. Participate in discussions with clients and leadership regarding audit results and emerging risks. Stay informed on SEC, PCAOB, and IT risk trends impacting clients. Deliver an exceptional client experience through timely and responsive communication. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably in Management Information Systems or Computer Science. 2+ years of relevant audit experience. Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam, meeting educational requirements as defined by the applicable state board of accountancy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel for client engagements and internal meetings, including overnight stays. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in a related field, preferably in Management Information Systems or Computer Science. Eligibility to sit for the CISA exam or CISA certification. #LI-ATL #LI-KB1 About Forvis Mazars, LLP Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive. What We Offer Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers. Legal Notice Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.