Audit Manager - Hybrid, Path to Partnership

WithumSmith+Brown; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, based in Houston, TX, seeks an Audit Manager to lead and supervise audit engagements, deliver world-class client service, and guide planning, fieldwork and reporting with an integrated team of seasoned CPAs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, a CPA license, and at least 5 years in public accounting managing multiple engagements. This hybrid role offers partnership pathways and collaboration across industries within the Withum culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA license is required.
• 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 travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Client service

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown, based in Houston, TX, seeks an Audit Manager to lead and supervise audit engagements, deliver world-class client service, and guide planning, fieldwork and reporting with an integrated team of seasoned CPAs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, a CPA license, and at least 5 years in public accounting managing multiple engagements. This hybrid role offers partnership pathways and collaboration across industries within the Withum culture.