Louisville Assurance Senior Associate - Health Industries

Industry/Sector

Pharma and Life Sciences

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Louisville Assurance Senior Associate - Health Industries, you will focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information, enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will evaluate compliance with regulations, including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills.

In this role, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing increased ambiguity. This position offers the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

- Conducting comprehensive audits of financial statements to identify potential discrepancies and areas for improvement
- Evaluating internal controls and compliance with regulations to enhance governance and risk management processes
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
- Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) in audit processes
- Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored audit solutions
- Leading teams in the execution of audit methodologies and procedures to maintain professional standards
- Developing and maintaining client relationships to foster trust and transparency
- Implementing data analysis and visualization techniques to support audit findings and recommendations
- Mentoring junior team members to enhance their technical skills and professional growth
- Adapting to changes in the business environment and regulatory landscape to provide relevant audit services

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
- Navigating complex situations with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Utilizing auditing methodologies and compliance auditing for health industries
- Developing insights through data analysis and interpretation
- Managing client relationships with effective communication and client management skills
- Embracing change and learning agility in dynamic environments

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.