Not-for-Profit Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Growth

Withum; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum's Not-for-Profit Industry team seeks an Audit Manager to lead engagements from planning through completion, supervise staff, and build strong client relationships.

You will work closely with partners and managers, driving not-for-profit audit engagements and contributing to a culture of collaboration and professional growth across Withum offices. This role offers clear advancement opportunities and a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and CPA license.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Not-For-Profit auditing experience 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 travel as needed based on client assignments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership

Client service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Withum's Not-for-Profit Industry team seeks an Audit Manager to lead engagements from planning through completion, supervise staff, and build strong client relationships.

You will work closely with partners and managers, driving not-for-profit audit engagements and contributing to a culture of collaboration and professional growth across Withum offices. This role offers clear advancement opportunities and a dynamic, client-focused environment.