Senior Financial Services Audit Lead (CPA)

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking a Financial Services Audit Supervisor to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements across client industries, ensuring high-quality service in line with US GAAP.

The role requires a CPA, at least 3 years of public accounting experience including leading engagements, and strong leadership and client-communication skills. Travel is required as needed; offices include NY metro and multiple NJ/FL locations. Competitive benefits and bonus apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a valid CPA license.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, including leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Experience auditing healthcare systems and hospitals is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills; familiarity with US GAAP.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills and excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team in planning and execution of audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations: staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Provide supervision and support to staff, seniors, and supervisors, promoting open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with engagement seniors or partners on client issue resolution and recommend solutions for legal, regulatory, and accounting matters that arise.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets, reviewing for inefficiencies.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.

Skills

Public accounting

US GAAP

Staff supervision

Client relationship management

Healthcare audits (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking a Financial Services Audit Supervisor to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements across client industries, ensuring high-quality service in line with US GAAP.

The role requires a CPA, at least 3 years of public accounting experience including leading engagements, and strong leadership and client-communication skills. Travel is required as needed; offices include NY metro and multiple NJ/FL locations. Competitive benefits and bonus apply.