Audit Senior Associate - Digital Asset
Crowe, Chicago, IL, United States
Audit Senior Associate
Your journey at Crowe starts here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. Job Description: Crowe LLP is seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Senior Associate with a specialization in blockchain technologies and the digital asset ecosystem. This role combines traditional external audit responsibilities with advanced knowledge of auditing on-chain transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized systems. As a member of our Assurance Audit Team, you will assist in leading audit engagements, develop customized procedures for decentralized environments, and contribute to Crowe's innovation-driven approach to digital audits. You will serve clients across a variety of industries, including: Banking, Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, Fintech and Manufacturing Responsibilities: Audit Engagement: Assist with end-to-end audit processes including planning, execution, financial statement preparation, and reporting. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and staffing. Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff and interns. Provide timely feedback and support professional development. Blockchain Audit Execution: Design and implement audit procedures for blockchain-based systems. Evaluate smart contracts, DeFi protocols, digital wallets, and crypto exchanges. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships. Provide insights and solutions to address audit issues and enhance business processes. Technical Research & Innovation: Leverage audit tools and databases to analyze complex financial and blockchain data. Stay current on evolving digital asset regulations (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, AICPA). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to address emerging challenges in digital asset auditing. Risk Identification: Identify and assess risks in decentralized systems, including custody, valuation, and cybersecurity. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. CPA strongly preferred, or actively pursuing CPA licensing in your state of residence. Masters in Accounting, Finance, or related focus is preferred. Minimum 2+ years of recent, relevant experience in public accounting external audit. Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and supervising staff. Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB/AICPA audit standards. Proven experience across multiple industry verticals. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed. Preferred Digital Audit Focus:
Working knowledge of blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana). Familiarity with digital asset custody, DeFi platforms, and Web3 ecosystems. Experience with blockchain explorers and smart contract audit tools (e.g., Etherscan, Chainalysis, Tenderly). Understanding of digital asset classification, valuation, and regulatory risks. Knowledge of SOC 1/SOC 2, ITGCs, and digital risk assurance. Relevant certifications (e.g., Blockchain Council Certification, CISA, CDAA). Exposure to data analytics and audit automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx).
Your journey at Crowe starts here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. Job Description: Crowe LLP is seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Senior Associate with a specialization in blockchain technologies and the digital asset ecosystem. This role combines traditional external audit responsibilities with advanced knowledge of auditing on-chain transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized systems. As a member of our Assurance Audit Team, you will assist in leading audit engagements, develop customized procedures for decentralized environments, and contribute to Crowe's innovation-driven approach to digital audits. You will serve clients across a variety of industries, including: Banking, Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, Fintech and Manufacturing Responsibilities: Audit Engagement: Assist with end-to-end audit processes including planning, execution, financial statement preparation, and reporting. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and staffing. Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff and interns. Provide timely feedback and support professional development. Blockchain Audit Execution: Design and implement audit procedures for blockchain-based systems. Evaluate smart contracts, DeFi protocols, digital wallets, and crypto exchanges. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships. Provide insights and solutions to address audit issues and enhance business processes. Technical Research & Innovation: Leverage audit tools and databases to analyze complex financial and blockchain data. Stay current on evolving digital asset regulations (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, AICPA). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to address emerging challenges in digital asset auditing. Risk Identification: Identify and assess risks in decentralized systems, including custody, valuation, and cybersecurity. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. CPA strongly preferred, or actively pursuing CPA licensing in your state of residence. Masters in Accounting, Finance, or related focus is preferred. Minimum 2+ years of recent, relevant experience in public accounting external audit. Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and supervising staff. Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB/AICPA audit standards. Proven experience across multiple industry verticals. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed. Preferred Digital Audit Focus:
Working knowledge of blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana). Familiarity with digital asset custody, DeFi platforms, and Web3 ecosystems. Experience with blockchain explorers and smart contract audit tools (e.g., Etherscan, Chainalysis, Tenderly). Understanding of digital asset classification, valuation, and regulatory risks. Knowledge of SOC 1/SOC 2, ITGCs, and digital risk assurance. Relevant certifications (e.g., Blockchain Council Certification, CISA, CDAA). Exposure to data analytics and audit automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx).