What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Audit Associate/Audit Senior - Agribusiness position at CarlsonSV?
Senior Audit Associate / Audit Senior – Agribusiness
Location: New Ulm, MN (hybrid options available)
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Assurance
Industry Focus: Agribusiness
Travel Required: Primarily throughout western Minnesota, with occasional travel into South Dakota
Who We Are
CarlsonSV is a growing public accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and accounting services to clients across the Midwest and beyond. We specialize in serving agribusiness, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations, helping clients navigate challenges and achieve long-term success.
At CarlsonSV, you'll gain hands-on experience, meaningful client exposure, and opportunities to grow into a well-rounded professional. We believe in leadership, integrity, teamwork, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Why This Role Matters
The agribusiness industry is the backbone of many communities across Minnesota and South Dakota. Our clients include farmer cooperatives, grain elevators, and other agricultural organizations that play a vital role in supporting producers and rural economies.
We are looking for an experienced auditor who understands the importance of these businesses and the people behind them. Whether your connection to agriculture comes from professional experience, your upbringing, or a personal passion for the industry, you'll find meaningful work helping clients succeed while building lasting relationships.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Audit Associate/Audit Senior, you will take an active leadership role in audit engagements from planning through completion. This position offers significant autonomy and client interaction, allowing you to make an immediate impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading audit fieldwork and managing engagement progress.
- Working directly with clients to understand their operations and address audit-related matters.
- Applying professional judgment to resolve complex accounting and auditing issues.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships.
- Working independently in the field and confidently managing engagements when managers or partners are not on-site.
- Mentoring and supporting less experienced team members.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You may be the ideal candidate if you:
- Have 3 years of public accounting audit experience and can confidently lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
- Enjoy taking ownership of your work and managing engagement responsibilities independently.
- Thrive in client-facing environments and excel at building trusted relationships.
- Bring curiosity, critical thinking, and sound professional judgment to every engagement.
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
- Are comfortable traveling to client locations throughout Minnesota and South Dakota.
- Have a genuine interest in agriculture and the businesses that support the industry.
Agribusiness audit experience is a plus but not required. Experience growing up on a farm, working in agriculture, or simply having a strong understanding of the agricultural industry is highly valued.
Why CarlsonSV?
We're serious about delivering exceptional service, but we're equally committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive.
At CarlsonSV, you'll find:
- Meaningful work with clients who are essential to the communities they serve.
- Greater responsibility and autonomy than you may find at larger firms.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
- A collaborative team culture built on trust, respect, and support.
- Leadership that values your professional growth and personal well-being.
- Opportunities to build long-term client relationships and make a visible impact.
Our core values guide everything we do, and they're a big reason why so many professionals choose to build their careers here. Many members of our team joined CarlsonSV after working at larger firms because they were looking for better balance, greater flexibility, meaningful client relationships, and a place where they could do outstanding work without sacrificing life outside the office.
What we offer
We offer competitive compensation and profit sharing, excellent opportunities for professional development and flexible schedule options to allow for work/life balance.
Our generous benefits package also includes
Medical (80% covered by employer), dental, and vision
FSA HSA options ( Employer contribution $2000-2500 individual / $4000-5000 for family)
Employer provided life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
401(k) with 4% match
PTO (3 weeks year 1, increasing with years of service; available as earned monthly)
11 paid holidays
Wage varies based upon experience
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced auditor who is passionate about client service, enjoys taking ownership, and has an interest in agriculture, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in the agribusiness community.
Come grow with us - apply online today!