Life Sciences Audit Supervisor

WithumSmith+Brown; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in New Jersey is seeking a Life Sciences Audit Supervisor to lead audit engagements from planning through completion. Based in East Brunswick, Whippany, or Princeton offices, you will supervise staff, mentor juniors, and ensure high-quality deliverables for clients in the life sciences sector.

You'll collaborate with partners and seniors to resolve issues, manage staffing and budgets, and provide exceptional client service while upholding firm standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA license preferred.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with leadership of multiple engagements and supervision of staff.
• Experience auditing life sciences and SEC companies preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills.
• Excellent client service and communication skills; ability to manage multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team from planning to completion of audits, reviews or compilations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement, including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork and reporting.
• Provide supervision to staff, seniors and supervisors and mentor others.
• Collaborate with seniors or partners on issue resolution and guidance on regulatory/accounting matters.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently to meet client deadlines and budgets.
• Contribute to professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Auditing

Client service

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license preferred

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 Life Sciences Audit Supervisor role will be based out of our East Brunswick, Whippany or Princeton, NJ offices. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.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 the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.How You’ll Spend Your Time:Leading 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 clientsOverseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusionProviding supervision and support to the engagement staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication to the engagement partnerCollaborating 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 engagementManaging multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlinesCreating and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit \Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordinglyServing in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leaderThe Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license preferredAt least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staffExperience auditing life sciences and SEC companies preferred but not requiredExcellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAPExceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationshipsAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing projectsStrong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s managementExcellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skillsAbility to travel as needed based on client assignmentsThe compensation for this position ranges from $85,000-$175,000. 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/.#LI-JK1WithumSmith+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.