How to hire an auditor supervisor

How to hire an auditor supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step auditor supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an auditor supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new auditor supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the auditor supervisor you need to hire. Certain auditor supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an auditor supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an auditor supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list presents auditor supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Auditor Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Auditor Supervisor	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$28-55
   Quality Assurance Auditor	Quality assurance (QA) analysts are responsible for testing company products and processes. Through testing, QA analysts ensure that the product or process is ready for production... Show more	$23-58
   Accounting Manager/Controller	An accounting manager/controller is responsible for spearheading and overseeing the daily operations in a company's accounting department. They monitor the company's budgets, including its costs and expenditures, and produce financial reports... Show more	$31-63

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Audit Reports
   • CPA
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Audit Results
   • Internal Audit
   • Business Processes
   • Risk Assessments
   • Audit Procedures
   • Internal Controls
   • Night Audit
   • Front Desk
   • Real Estate
   • Audit Programs
   • Team-Oriented Environment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Collaborate extensively with external accountants to achieve all SOX compliance targets.
   • Complete monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations for 45 small and medium companies.
   • Provide daily cash availability and forecasting as well as ABLC monthly bank reconciliations and reports.
   • Monitor and ensure compliance with generally accept accounting procedures (GAAP) and auditing standards (GAAS).
   • Review of client's compliance with generally accept accounting principles and auditing standards (GAAP and GAAS).
   • Maintain employee attendance, productivity and accounting for payroll scheduling.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your auditor supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An auditor supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an auditor supervisor in Alaska may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level auditor supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level auditor supervisor. Additionally, an auditor supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average auditor supervisor salary

   $83,876yearly

   $40.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level auditor supervisor salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average auditor supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$106,568	$51
   2	New York	$102,277	$49
   3	New Jersey	$96,738	$47
   4	Virginia	$93,081	$45
   5	California	$91,100	$44
   6	Rhode Island	$90,123	$43
   7	Delaware	$89,006	$43
   8	North Carolina	$85,933	$41
   9	Connecticut	$84,945	$41
   10	Pennsylvania	$83,678	$40
   11	Massachusetts	$82,811	$40
   12	Texas	$78,900	$38
   13	Ohio	$78,365	$38
   14	Illinois	$75,100	$36
   15	Arizona	$71,893	$35
   16	Georgia	$71,150	$34
   17	Oklahoma	$70,438	$34
   18	Washington	$68,096	$33
   19	Nevada	$67,093	$32
   20	Colorado	$62,386	$30

   Average auditor supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Western Alliance Bank	$109,085	$52.44	4
   2	Santander Private Banking International	$108,084	$51.96
   3	Conviva	$105,144	$50.55
   4	RSM US	$105,112	$50.53	84
   5	Amazon	$103,745	$49.88	3
   6	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$100,864	$48.49	6
   7	Santander Bank	$100,849	$48.49
   8	State Street	$98,923	$47.56
   9	GRF CPAs & Advisors	$97,670	$46.96	2
   10	Kerkering Barberio	$96,112	$46.21	4
   11	W. R. Berkley	$96,049	$46.18	1
   12	CVS Health	$96,010	$46.16	119
   13	Marcum Bernstein & Pinchuk	$95,969	$46.14
   14	Berdon	$95,690	$46.00
   15	Frazier & Deeter	$95,420	$45.88	3
   16	Briggs & Veselka Co.	$95,356	$45.84
   17	YHB	$94,918	$45.63	6
   18	Aetna	$94,795	$45.57
   19	Affiliated Computer Services	$94,776	$45.57
   20	Grassi	$94,414	$45.39	1

4. Writing an auditor supervisor job description

   A job description for an auditor supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an auditor supervisor job description:

   Auditor supervisor job description example

   The Supervisor is an accountant capable of taking responsibility for most engagements, capable of supervising concurrent engagements, and has demonstrated advanced technical, professional, and personal skills. Performance is evaluated based on quality and accuracy of work, application of accounting and auditing knowledge, supervision of Staff, In-Charge and Senior level personnel as assigned, and the ability to meet time and budget constraints, as well as client deadlines.
   Essential Functions:
   
   Assumes full responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments using established department policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards. Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines. Coordinates various phases of engagement, plans engagement, budgets time and expenses, and monitors actual performance against budget. Reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness, and reviews financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures. Resolves accounting and auditing problems as they arise. Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement. Studies and evaluates clients' internal controls. Assigns work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities. Supports training of staff members, offers guidance and direction, gives constructive criticism of working papers. Ensures that working papers, financial statements, and required communications are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and Firm standards. Communicates engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, and other business concerns to the client, team members, and other business units. Participates in client meetings as required. Reviews with Manager or Shareholder significant findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation. Prepares or reviews financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters for later discussion between Manager or Shareholder and the client. Other Functions:
   
   Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm’s Quality Control document. Pursues continuing professional education and upgrading of accounting skills, including attending CPE, reading national, professional, and local business journals and publications, staying familiar with pronouncements from the IRS, Congress, the AICPA, etc. Maintains knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (as appropriate for position). Participates in local civic, charitable, business, and other organizations. Achieves at least minimum annual productivity budget for chargeable hours, chargeable percent, and realization. Demonstrated ability and desire to secure new business for the Firm. Effectively bills and collects charges from clients for whom the Supervisor acts as the Bill Manager and/or Primary Partner. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Experience and Skills:
   
   Proficiency with computer audit programs, spreadsheets, and word processing. Demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills. Current knowledge of accounting principles. Displays the self-motivation to ask for and successfully complete the types of assignments and special projects that will further increase technical skills, especially if required for a specific area of expertise. Effective verbal and written communication skills Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Required Education: Bachelor’s in accounting or related field
   
   Required Experience: 5 years progressive experience in public accounting
   
   License/Certification: CPA preferred
   
   Working Requirements:
   
   Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings and seminars using a personal vehicle. Occasional overtime is expected throughout the year and heavy overtime is required from February through April and August through October. Flexible work from home options available.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find auditor supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your auditor supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit auditor supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting auditor supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new auditor supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the auditor supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new auditor supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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