Multi Employer Benefit Plan Audit Senior Manager

Carlo Hefti AG; California, Los Angeles, San Ramon, Irvine (MO, CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced audit leader to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients to resolve complex issues. You will be at the forefront of a technology-driven environment, where your analytical skills and leadership will shine. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the multi-employer benefit plans sector. Join a company that values talent and offers a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits program.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program based on performance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on leadership.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and auditing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion with a focus on client service.
• Manage multiple engagements and support staff in their development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Service Skills

Leadership Skills

Auditing Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

CCH Audit Tool

Job description

Irvine, California, United States · Los Angeles, California, United States · San Ramon, California, United States

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Withum’s multi-employer benefit plan Industry team provides support and guidance to our clients to succeed in a technology-driven world full of ever-changing rules and regulations. You’ll be working with a team of renowned experts and thought leaders in the industry who are passionate about what they do! In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning, execution to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff, working directly with partners and managers and building/maintaining relationships with clients. There are great leadership and advancement opportunities for this role in the multi-employer benefit plans Industry team.

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
• 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 and promoting open communication to the engagement manager and partner
• Performing and overseeing attest procedures specific to nonprofits, with a focus on developing those specific to trade and membership organizations
• Collaborating with managers and partners on client issue resolution and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Reviewing all scheduled and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Creating and tracking 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

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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA
• At least 10 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector
• 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 in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management and those charged with governance
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of or experience preparing IRS Form 990, 990T, and related state returns, not required
• Knowledge of CCH audit tool, not required

The compensation for this position will vary by 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.

Los Angeles ranges are from $185,000 - $240,000
Orange County ranges are from $125,000 - $235,000
San Ramon ranges are from $150,000 - $190,000

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.