Financial Services Audit Supervisor

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC in the United States is seeking a Financial Services Audit Supervisor based in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Francisco offices. You will lead audit engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and mentor junior team members while building client relationships.

The role requires a CPA, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and 3+ years in public accounting. Travel to client sites is expected, and you will collaborate with partners to resolve complex issues and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA license.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements.
• Experience auditing healthcare systems and hospitals is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including familiarity with U.S. GAAP.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills; ability to maintain client relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team on planning and execution of an audit, review, or compilation engagement.
• 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, promoting open communication.
• Collaborate with engagement team seniors or supervisors and 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, reviewing for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Job Overview

We are a CPA firm that provides audit, review, and compilation services to a variety of client sizes and industries. The Financial Services Audit Supervisor role is based out of our LosAngeles, OrangeCounty, or SanFrancisco offices. You will work alongside seasoned CPAs and industry leaders and will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion. You’ll supervise staff, mentor junior team members, and help build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review, or compilation engagement.
• 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, promoting open communication.
• Collaborate with engagement team seniors or supervisors and 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, reviewing for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA license.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Experience auditing healthcare systems and hospitals is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including familiarity with U.S. 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 management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project‑management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments.

Compensation & Benefits

LosAngeles: $110,000 – $145,000 annually.
SanFrancisco: $120,000 – $160,000 annually.
OrangeCounty: $90,000 – $140,000 annually.

In addition to base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on role, hiring location, and individual skills, experience, and qualifications.

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, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.