Senior NFP Audit Lead — CPA Path, LA Office

WithumSmith+Brown; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown in Los Angeles seeks a NFP Audit Senior to lead major audit engagements from planning through completion. You will supervise staff, mentor junior team members, and build strong relationships with clients while ensuring high-quality service.

You will work with seasoned CPAs and industry leaders in a collaborative environment that values growth, teamwork, and client service excellence. The role requires CPA or progress toward CPA and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to provide world-class client service.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing to final reporting.
• Providing supervision and support to engagement staff and coordinating with the engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborating on client issue resolutions and advising on regulatory and accounting issues.
• Reviewing general ledger accounts for accurate entries and managing multiple engagements.
• Creating and tracking engagement budgets and ensuring efficiencies.
• Mentoring team members and contributing to professional development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical skills

US GAAP knowledge

Client service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown in Los Angeles seeks a NFP Audit Senior to lead major audit engagements from planning through completion. You will supervise staff, mentor junior team members, and build strong relationships with clients while ensuring high-quality service.

You will work with seasoned CPAs and industry leaders in a collaborative environment that values growth, teamwork, and client service excellence. The role requires CPA or progress toward CPA and travel as needed.