Not for Profit Audit Manager

Withum; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Audit Manager to lead Not-for-Profit engagements, overseeing planning, execution, and completion with supervision of staff and collaboration with partners. The role emphasizes client relationships, technical accuracy, and advancing Not-for-Profit industry expertise.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Accounting and a CPA license, with 5+ years in public accounting and Not-for-Profit exposure preferred. Travel to client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and CPA license are required.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Prior auditing experience with Not-for-Profit organizations is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects.
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff in planning and execution of audit, review or compilation engagements to deliver world-class client service.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from 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 seniors, supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and advise on legal, regulatory and accounting issues.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets and discuss performance with team members.
• Participate in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership

Client service

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

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 Audit Manager role will work exclusively with Withum's Not-for-Profit Industry team and can be based out of any of our office locations. You'll be 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 Not-for-Profit Industry team. The path for promotion is transparent and we work closely with professional by assigning career coaches to ensure that they obtain the right skills for readiness for the next level in their career.

Withum'sbrand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength.Withumhas 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 clients
• 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, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication to the engagement partner
• Collaborating 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 engagement
• 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 and c onduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

The Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following

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

The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $210,000 and varies by location for candidates residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington. For candidates residing in these states, salary will vary based on candidate's 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. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

California: $110,000 - $210,000

Illinois: $125,000 - $160,000

Maryland: $125,000 - $160,000

Massachusetts: $120,000 - $195,000

New Jersey: $110,000 - $190,000

New York City: $110,000 - $180,000

Western New York: $90,000 - $102,000

Rhode Island: $110,000 - $160,000

Washington: $135,000 - $175,000

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.