Tech Audit Senior

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC in New York City is seeking a Tech Audit Senior to lead audit, review or compilation engagements and supervise staff. The role will be based in NYC or East Brunswick, NJ and requires strong technical accounting skills and CPA licensure.

You will oversee planning, staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork and financial reporting while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with managers and partners to resolve client issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Licensed CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with US GAAP given engagement complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on planning and execution of audits, reviews or compilations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing to financial reporting.
• Provide supervision and support to staff; communicate with engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolutions and regulatory matters.
• Review general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets and promote efficiency.
• Provide coaching and participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA

Tools

US GAAP knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit, review and compilation services and other agreed‑upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries. The Tech Audit Senior role will be based out of our East Brunswick, NJ or New York City, NY office.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Lead 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.
• 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 with the engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolutions and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement.
• Review all scheduled 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 provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

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 due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem‑solving skill.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges by location. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/. New York City range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually. East Brunswick range: $80,000 - $105,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.