Life Sciences Audit Supervisor

WithumSmith+Brown PC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Life Sciences Audit Supervisor based in San Francisco, CA. You will lead engagement teams from planning to completion, overseeing staffing, risk assessment, and financial reporting while collaborating with partners.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or are pursuing certification, 3+ years of public accounting, and proven leadership. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 with a performance bonus and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting education.
• CPA license or working toward CPA certification with parts passed.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement team during planning and execution of audits, reviews, or compilations.
• Oversee day-to-day engagement activities including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Supervise staff and promote open communication with engagement partner.

Skills

Auditing

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license

CPA parts passed / in progress

Job description

Job Overview

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. The Life Sciences Audit Supervisor role will be based in San Francisco, CA, and you will work alongside an integrated team of seasoned CPAs and industry leaders. You will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review, or compilation engagement to provide world‑class client service.
• 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 and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution, making recommendations for legal, regulatory, and 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 them for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations, providing counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA license, or working toward CPA certification with parts passed.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• 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.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation in San Francisco ranges from $120,000 to $160,000. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package, a bonus program based on individual and firm performance, and travel allowances when required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.