Audit Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in Houston, TX is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and supervise audit teams, driving planning, execution and delivery of high-quality services across diverse clients. The role provides a path toward Partnership and emphasizes client service excellence and teamwork.

You will oversee day-to-day audit operations, mentor staff, collaborate with partners on complex issues, and manage multiple engagements while ensuring adherence to US GAAP and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license required.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience with leadership of multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Excellent client service and communication skills with ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise the engagement team staff on planning and execution of audits, reviews, or compilations to deliver world-class client service.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and financial reporting.
• Provide supervision and support to staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and advise on regulatory and accounting issues arising during audits.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with different teams to meet client deadlines.
• Create and monitor engagement budgets to identify inefficiencies during audits.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members and participate in professional development programs.

Skills

Public accounting

Leading engagements

Staff supervision

Client service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!

Job Description

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, Review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.

This Audit Manager role will be based out of our Houston, TX office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders.

In this position, you have an opportunity to build a strong team and be provided with a path to Partnership.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live theWithum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Leading or supervising the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client service to clients
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
• Providing supervision and support to the engagement staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication to the engagement partner
• Collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Creating and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA license is required
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed #LI-JK1; #LI-Hybrid

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

At Withum, all employment opportunities are posted and accepted applications are received exclusively through our official Careers website.

The Withum Way We believe that knowing who you are comes from knowing what you stand for. At Withum, we stand for doing things The Withum Way. This unique philosophy and culture, built on integrity, trust and transparency, give us the power to create immense opportunities for our clients, team members and communities.

Withum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an accessible recruiting experience for all applicants.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise engage in any part of the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.