Financial Services Audit Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC seeks a Financial Services Audit Manager to lead audit engagements across multiple offices in the United States. The role requires a CPA and 5+ years in public accounting, with experience directing audits of funds such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and funds of funds.

You will manage teams, budgets, and client relationships, and travel as needed. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to deliver high-quality service while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with experience leading multiple engagements.
• Experience with audits of funds (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, fund of funds).
• Familiarity with US GAAP and strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the engagement staff on planning and execution of audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and financial reporting.
• Provide supervision and support to engagement staff; promote communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate on client issue resolution and advise on regulatory or accounting issues during audits.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently and create engagement budgets.
• Conduct discussions on evaluations and provide counsel; participate in professional development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Financial Services Audit Manager to lead the audit engagement services across multiple office locations.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license required.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Experience with audits of funds such as private equity, venture capital, hedge and fund of funds.
• 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 with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm to client management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills with strong attention to detail and innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation ranges by office location:

• East Brunswick: $110,000–$190,000 annual
• Orlando: $100,000–$170,000 annual
• Red Bank: $110,000–$175,000 annual
• New York City: $110,000–$180,000 annual
• Whippany: $105,000–$165,000 annual
• Boca Raton: $100,000–$170,000 annual

For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, 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.

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