Samantha Sagnella
Boston
Summary
Senior Audit Associate with Grant Thornton, skilled in financial statement analysis and risk assessment. Proven track record in leading audit engagements, enhancing efficiency, and fostering strong client relationships. Committed to ethical standards and effective teamwork, delivering high-quality results while managing timelines and budgets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton
08.2025 - Current
- Lead audit engagements from start to finish for clients across various industries ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal control requirements while managing timelines and budgets.
- Supervise and review work of junior staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and on-the-job training to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Manage client relationships by maintaining ongoing communication, resolving audit issues, and advising on financial reporting best practices.
- Design and execute risk-based audit procedures, identifying key risk areas and optimizing testing strategies to improve audit efficiency.
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Performed substantive testing of key financial statement areas such as revenue, expenses, accounts receivable, and inventory.
- Communicated audit findings and status updates to senior associates, managers, and clients in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborated with team members to meet tight deadlines during busy season and ensure completion of audit engagements on schedule.
- Developed a strong understanding of industry-specific accounting and regulatory requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Suffolk University
Boston, MA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI05-2021
Skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Commitment to ethical standards
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Effective time management
- Knowledge and application of GAAP standards
- Effective teamwork with diverse teams
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton
08.2025 - Current
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton
09.2022 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Accounting
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bryant University
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