Not-for-Profit Audit Senior: Lead Engagements & Mentors

Withum; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to join our audit and attest practice. Based in any office location, you will lead engagements from planning through completion, supervising staff and building client relationships.

You'll work with seasoned CPAs, focus on nonprofits, and contribute to delivering world-class service while maintaining compliance with US GAAP. The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or CPA eligible.
• 2–3 years of public accounting experience with experience leading multiple engagements.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills with familiarity with US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement.
• Oversee the 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.
• Perform and oversee attest procedures specific to nonprofits, with a focus on developing those specific to trade and membership organizations.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement.
• Reviewing all schedule and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Client service

Project management

Mentoring

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA eligible

Tools

CCH audit tool

Job description

Withum is seeking a Not-for-Profit Audit Senior to join our audit and attest practice. Based in any office location, you will lead engagements from planning through completion, supervising staff and building client relationships.

You'll work with seasoned CPAs, focus on nonprofits, and contribute to delivering world-class service while maintaining compliance with US GAAP. The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth within a collaborative culture.