How to hire a senior assurance

How to hire a senior assurance, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior assurance hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior assurance hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A senior assurance's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior assurances from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior assurances.

   Type of Senior Assurance	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Assurance	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	$26-50
   Audit Internship	An audit intern is responsible for assisting the finance department in processing financial reports, analyzing account statements, releasing invoices, and conducting tax audits. Audit interns shadow tenured staff on the operation procedures to familiarize themselves with work processes... Show more	$15-34
   Quality Control Auditor	A quality control auditor is in charge of auditing and evaluating quality control procedures to ensure operations adhere to company standards and budgets. Most quality control auditors work in manufacturing companies or warehouses where their responsibilities include conducting research and analysis to develop test structures for quality control, reviewing documentation and specifications, monitoring the performance of the workforce, performing risk assessments, and maintaining records... Show more	$11-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Risk Assessments
   • Account Balances
   • Audit Reports
   • Internal Audit
   • Staff Performance
   • Client Management
   • Audit Planning
   • Business Processes
   • Audit Engagements
   • Financial Statement Audits
   • Assurance Services
   • Audit Procedures
   • Audit Findings
   • Client Relationships

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead internal control reviews for an internationally own agriculture manufacturing company focuse on the inventory and payroll areas.
   • Review internal controls and financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
   • Test design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for integrate audits under Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
   • Test Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, including identification, documentation, and evaluation of the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls.
   • Prepare financial statements and the accompanying footnote disclosures in accordance with FASB pronouncements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior assurance job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A senior assurance 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 a senior assurance in Montana may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level senior assurance usually earns less than a senior-level senior assurance. Additionally, a senior assurance 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 senior assurance salary

   $76,769yearly

   $36.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior assurance salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average senior assurance salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$95,350	$46
   2	New York	$85,293	$41
   3	California	$82,965	$40
   4	Massachusetts	$80,564	$39
   5	Connecticut	$79,325	$38
   6	Oregon	$77,680	$37
   7	Virginia	$77,438	$37
   8	Rhode Island	$77,077	$37
   9	Washington	$76,682	$37
   10	Maryland	$74,316	$36
   11	Illinois	$74,151	$36
   12	North Carolina	$74,086	$36
   13	Pennsylvania	$71,444	$34
   14	Colorado	$71,267	$34
   15	Minnesota	$70,657	$34
   16	Michigan	$70,605	$34
   17	Ohio	$70,451	$34
   18	Georgia	$69,682	$34
   19	Wisconsin	$69,343	$33
   20	Texas	$68,701	$33

   Average senior assurance salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mitchell & Associates	$87,563	$42.10
   2	Velo3D	$86,207	$41.45
   3	CDH	$85,881	$41.29
   4	Randstad North America, Inc.	$83,323	$40.06	5
   5	ABBTECH	$82,125	$39.48
   6	Robert Half	$80,073	$38.50	55
   7	Trimble	$79,724	$38.33	4
   8	Cohen & Company	$78,250	$37.62	28
   9	Pwc	$78,242	$37.62	202
   10	Moss Adams	$78,175	$37.58	14
   11	Goodwin Recruiting	$77,876	$37.44
   12	HoganTaylor	$76,956	$37.00	5
   13	Honkamp Krueger & Co.	$76,950	$37.00	4
   14	BDO USA	$76,560	$36.81	122
   15	Johnson, Miller & Co., CPA's	$74,640	$35.88
   16	Langan	$74,552	$35.84
   17	Plante & Moran PLLC.	$74,459	$35.80	10
   18	U H Y Advisors	$72,053	$34.64	26
   19	Ernst & Young	$71,668	$34.46	44
   20	CliftonLarsonAllen	$68,769	$33.06	12

4. Writing a senior assurance job description

   A job description for a senior assurance 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 a senior assurance job description:

   Senior assurance job description example

   CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), a top 10 public accounting firm in the United States, is proud to create inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.
   
   As an Assurance Senior, you'll gain deep industry insight. You'll be able to sit across the table from a CFO from your industry and speak their language. You will become a true industry consultant.
   CLA is looking to hire an Assurance Senior to join our expanding team in Toledo, Ohio.
   
   * Plan, lead, and execute engagements to provide excellent client service.
   * Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
   * Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
   * Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and development
   * Schedule, delegate, and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
   * Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
   * Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.
   * Develop and maintain effective client relationships
   
   Think you're a fit? As our ideal candidate:
   
   * You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
   * You have or are eligible to sit for the CPA license.
   * You have at least 2 years' experience as an associate in public accounting with an emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
   * You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
   * You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
   * You jump at the chance to help others and you're ready to join a team of high-performing people.
   * You love public accounting!
   
   #LI- PK1
   
   Shortly after you apply you will receive an invitation with additional information. CLA has partnered with Pymetrics to help us get to know you a little better. The Pymetrics games take 20-30 minutes to complete and there are no right or wrong answers - so we hope you have fun! Following completion of the Pymetrics games, CLA will view the Pymetrics results alongside other information as part of the application review process.
   
   CLA exists to create opportunities for our people, our clients, and our communities. We are a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior assurances 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 senior assurance job on Zippia to find and attract quality senior assurance candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior assurances, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 senior assurance

   Once you've found the senior assurance candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior assurance. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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