Audit Supervisor

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC in Houston, TX seeks an Audit Supervisor to lead engagements from planning to completion and to supervise staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and CPA status or active pursuit, with 3+ years in public accounting, strong US GAAP expertise, and proven leadership. Travel may be required as part of client service and engagement oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA with parts passed.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience leading engagements.
• Strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills with US GAAP.
• Excellent client service and communication; ability to manage multiple engagements.
• Effective leadership and mentoring; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement staff in planning and execution of audits, reviews, or compilations.
• Oversee day-to-day audit operations including staffing, planning, and risk assessment.
• Supervise staff and provide guidance to seniors and supervisors.
• Collaborate with partners on client issues and regulatory matters.
• Manage multiple engagements and timelines across teams.
• Prepare and monitor engagement budgets and communicate findings.
• Participate in professional development as instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Communication

Project mgmt

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license or pursuing CPA

Job description

Audit Supervisor – Houston, TX

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. This Audit Supervisor role will be based in Houston, TX and will lead audit engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of audit, review or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the audit engagement including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Provide supervision and support to engagement staff, seniors and supervisors, fostering open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with senior engagement team members and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Hold constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license, or working toward CPA certification with parts passed.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, including 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.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EEO Statement

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.