Financial Services Audit Manager Lead Engagements & Grow

Withum; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Withum seeks an experienced Financial Services Audit Manager to lead audit engagements across multiple NJ/FL/NYC offices. You will guide teams, ensure audit quality, and foster client relationships while developing staff toward partnership paths.

The role requires a CPA, 5+ years in public accounting, and comfort with travel. Engagements include funds audits and complex accounting issues in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

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.
• 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 travel as needed.

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 guidance to engagement staff and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with team members and partners on client issue resolution and advise on legal, regulatory and accounting issues.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Create and monitor engagement budgets and identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide coaching.
• Contribute to professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Analytical skills

Auditing

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Client service

Attention to detail

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Withum seeks an experienced Financial Services Audit Manager to lead audit engagements across multiple NJ/FL/NYC offices. You will guide teams, ensure audit quality, and foster client relationships while developing staff toward partnership paths.

The role requires a CPA, 5+ years in public accounting, and comfort with travel. Engagements include funds audits and complex accounting issues in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.