Industrial and Consumer Products Audit Manager

Withum; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Withum’s Industrial and Consumer Products Audit Manager role may be based in several offices in NJ/NY area. You will lead engagement teams, plan and execute audits, and ensure high-quality client service across diverse clients.

The position offers a path to partnership and requires CPA status, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 5+ years in public accounting. Strong US GAAP knowledge, SEC audit experience preferred, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license is required.
• At least 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.
• Experience serving SEC clients and participating in SEC financial statement audits is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Private Equity-backed companies is a plus.
• 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.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and financial reporting.
• Providing supervision and support to staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborating with seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and advising on regulatory and accounting issues.
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Creating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies.
• Conducting discussions with team members on evaluations and providing counsel.
• Participating in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Audit leadership

US GAAP

SEC audits

Client service

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!

Job Description

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, Review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries. This Industrial and Consumer Products Audit Manager role may be based in any of our following offices: Burlington, MA; Boston, MA; Braintree, MA; Boca Raton, FL; Orlando, FL; East Brunswick, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Orange County, CA; or Los Angeles, CA. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you have an opportunity to build a strong team and be provided with a path to Partnership. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live theWithum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• 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

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA license is required
• At least 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
• Experience serving SEC clients and participating in SEC financial statement audits is strongly preferred
• Experience working with Private Equity-backed companies is a plus
• 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’s management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

The compensation range for this position is $105,000-$210,000 and varies by location for candidates residing in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or New York City. For candidates residing in these states, salary will vary based on candidate's location. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

California: $110,000 - $210,000

Massachusetts: $120,000 - $195,000

New Jersey: $105,000 - $ 190,000

New York City: $110,000 - $180,000

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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.

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