Full-Time
Advisory Experienced Associate
Posted on 9/5/2025
Frazier & Deeter
CPA and advisory firm: audit, tax.
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Nashville, TN, USA
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- 1+ years IT audit experience
- CISA candidate, other certifications accepted (CPA, CISSP, CIA, etc.)
- Demonstrated success in a client service role, preferably with Big 4 or national advisory firm
- Familiarity with variety of technologies, operating systems, databases, and reporting and data analytics tools
- Ability to interact with external auditors and members of management to deliver expectations and communicate and interpret key audit priorities and issues, including PCAOB and AICPA trends
- Exceptional organizational skills with capability to present to Board / C-suite audience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience related to the following areas: SSAE 18 / SOC 1 / SOC 2, Sarbanes-Oxley and PCAOB requirements, IT risk assessment / operational IT audit, IT general controls, COBIT framework, PCI, Information security / cyber frameworks (ISO 27000, NIST, AICPA, etc.), HIPAA, Systems development life cycle
- Business acumen, ability to anticipate and escalate issues
- Ability meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of basic financial accounting, auditing and financial reporting concepts
- Ability and appetite to invest into relationships
- Exemplify a positive attitude and strong work ethic with a commitment to teamwork and professionalism
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- The Advisory Associate will work closely with senior team members and clients to ensure high-quality outcomes, while continuing to build your technical expertise and consulting skills.
- You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and delivery of a range of projects focused on SOC examinations and reporting, IT internal audit and advisory, IT governance and risk assessment, system implementation reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, PCI, and information security.
- CISA candidate, other certifications accepted (CPA, CISSP, CIA, etc.)
Frazier & Deeter is a CPA and advisory firm offering audit and assurance, tax compliance and consulting, and advisory services. It conducts audits, prepares and plans taxes, and provides advisory analysis to improve performance and growth. The firm differentiates itself with an integrated, cross-sector service model and a Southeast regional footprint with offices in Atlanta, Nashville, and Tampa. Its goal is to help clients achieve financial accuracy, tax efficiency, and strategic success.
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Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1981
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Midwest expansion via Copeland Buhl acquisition establishes Twin Cities foothold for growth.
- Michael Cohn's CFO appointment brings 15+ years PE and financial leadership expertise.
- Strategic PE investment targets $145M revenue with audit division separation capability.
What critics are saying
- Copeland Buhl integration failures trigger advisor departures and Minneapolis client retention losses.
- General Atlantic PE pressure forces cost-cutting causing talent exodus in audit teams.
- PCAOB regulatory scrutiny on audit independence post-PE investment risks fines and client loss.
What makes Frazier & Deeter unique
- Top 50 CPA firm with global offices across US, UK, and India serving diverse clients.
- General Atlantic PE backing funds talent development and geographic expansion strategy.
- Sustainability services leadership through Green Building Initiative emissions reporting collaboration.
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Company News
Frazier & Deeter, a Top 50 professional services firm, has appointed Michael Cohn as Chief Financial Officer. Cohn brings over 15 years of financial leadership experience to support the firm's expansion and strategic development. Cohn joins from Alvarez & Marsal, where he was part of the Private Equity Performance Improvement CFO Services Group. He recently served as interim financial leader for a PE-backed technology company, overseeing finance operations and enhancing risk controls. His previous roles include Portfolio Manager at Korea Investment Corporation and positions at Golub Capital and Bank of America. Cohn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St Louis and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Frazier & Deeter (FD), a nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm, today announced its acquisition of Pesta Finnie & Associates, LLP (Pesta Finnie), a ...
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To meet increasing demands for reliable climate information with third-party independent verification or assurance, Frazier & Deeter (FD) is collaborating with the Green Building Initiative (GBI) and Nova Group, GBC to educate building owners and portfolio managers around their ability to streamline and strengthen emissions reporting and the assurance process.