Not for Profit Audit Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in Braintree, MA, seeks an Audit Manager to lead the Not‑For‑Profit Industry engagements, guiding planning, fieldwork, and reporting.

You will supervise staff, collaborate with partners, manage multiple engagements, and monitor budgets, while delivering high-quality service to nonprofit clients.

Candidates should hold a CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and at least five years in public accounting, with strong US GAAP knowledge and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA license.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Preference for Not‑For‑Profit auditing experience; strong US GAAP knowledge and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on planning and execution of audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of audit engagements from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and conclusion.
• Supervise and support engagement staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with senior team members and partners on client issue resolution and provide recommendations for legal, regulatory and accounting matters arising during engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets, review for inefficiencies, conduct discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

Client relations

Communication skills

US GAAP

Project management

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Job Overview

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. This Audit Manager role will work exclusively with Withum’s Not‑For‑Profit Industry team and can be based out of our Braintree, MA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on planning and execution of audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of audit engagements from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and conclusion.
• Supervise and support engagement staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with senior team members and partners on client issue resolution and provide recommendations for legal, regulatory and accounting matters arising during engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets, review for inefficiencies, conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA license.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, including leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Prior auditing experience with Not‑For‑Profit companies preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills with familiarity with US 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, combined with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail and proven innovative problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $120,000–$195,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, 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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise engage in any part of the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.