Not-for-Profit Audit Senior — Lead Engagements

Withum; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to lead audit engagements and supervise staff across planning, fieldwork and reporting. The role emphasizes nonprofit audits, client relationship building, and supervising engagement teams from planning through completion.

You will work with seasoned CPAs in a collaborative environment, apply GAAP knowledge, and mentor staff while managing multiple engagements in a fast-paced setting. Hybrid office locations within California are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CPA eligible required.
• 2-3 years of public accounting experience; leadership experience on multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion.
• Provide supervision and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partner.
• Perform and oversee attest procedures specific to nonprofits, with focus on trade and membership organizations.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolution and advise on legal, regulatory and accounting issues.
• Review all schedule and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies.
• Conduct discussions with team members on evaluations and provide coaching.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA eligible

Job description

Withum is seeking an Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to lead audit engagements and supervise staff across planning, fieldwork and reporting. The role emphasizes nonprofit audits, client relationship building, and supervising engagement teams from planning through completion.

You will work with seasoned CPAs in a collaborative environment, apply GAAP knowledge, and mentor staff while managing multiple engagements in a fast-paced setting. Hybrid office locations within California are available.