Not-for-Profit Audit Lead: Drive Engagements & Mentorship

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking a Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to join our Braintree, MA office. You will lead audit, review and compilation engagements for nonprofit, trade, and membership organizations, while guiding staff and coordinating with managers and partners.

You will oversee planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, and financial reporting, ensuring high quality client service and timely delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and adherence to nonprofit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• 2–3 years of public accounting experience with leadership of multiple engagements and staff supervision.
• Strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills; familiarity with US GAAP for nonprofit engagements.
• Excellent client service and communication skills; ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills; strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of audit, review or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day-to-day engagement operations, including staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork and financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor engagement staff and promote open communication with engagement manager and partner.
• Perform and oversee attest procedures specific to nonprofits, focusing on trade and membership organizations.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolution; recommend solutions for legal, regulatory and accounting issues.
• Review general ledger accounts for accurate entries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets and identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Analytical skills

Auditing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

CCH audit tools

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking a Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to join our Braintree, MA office. You will lead audit, review and compilation engagements for nonprofit, trade, and membership organizations, while guiding staff and coordinating with managers and partners.

You will oversee planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, and financial reporting, ensuring high quality client service and timely delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and adherence to nonprofit accounting standards.