Life Sciences Audit Senior: Lead Engagements & Mentorship

Withum; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum's Life Sciences Audit Senior role will be based out of our East Brunswick, Princeton, Whippany, NJ office. You'll take a lead role on audit engagements, from planning to completion, including supervision and mentoring of staff.

Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will work alongside seasoned CPAs, manage budgets, and collaborate on issue resolutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Licensed CPA or pursuing CPA certification.
• 2+ years in public accounting with leading engagements and supervising staff.
• Strong auditing skills and familiarity with US GAAP.
• Excellent client service and communication capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team on planning and execution of audits, reviews or compilations.
• Oversee day-to-day audit engagement operations including staffing and risk assessment.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to engagement staff and coordinate with managers and partners.
• Collaborate on client issue resolutions and advise on accounting matters during engagements.
• Review general ledger entries and manage multiple engagements to meet deadlines.
• Create and monitor engagement budgets and identify inefficiencies.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching during evaluations.
• Participate in professional development programs as a trainer or discussion leader.
• Travel as needed to client sites.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Auditing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Withum's Life Sciences Audit Senior role will be based out of our East Brunswick, Princeton, Whippany, NJ office. You'll take a lead role on audit engagements, from planning to completion, including supervision and mentoring of staff.

Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will work alongside seasoned CPAs, manage budgets, and collaborate on issue resolutions.