Industrial and Consumer Products Audit Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services provide audit, review, compilation, and other agreed-upon procedures to clients across a variety of sizes and industries. The Industrial and Consumer Products Audit Manager will work with an integrated team of CPAs and industry leaders, with the opportunity to build a team and follow a path to Partnership. The role may be based in Boston, Braintree, Boca Raton, Orlando, East Brunswick, Princeton, Holmdel, New York City, Philadelphia, Orange County, or Los Angeles. The manager oversees audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through conclusion, supports and supervises engagement staff, and collaborates with seniors, supervisors, and partners to resolve client issues. The position also involves managing concurrent engagements, budgets, deadlines, and team development. Travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA license.
At least 5 years of public accounting experience, including leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including familiarity with US GAAP.
Exceptional client service and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills; strong attention to detail; and innovative problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving SEC clients and participating in SEC financial statement audits is strongly preferred.
Experience working with Private Equity-backed companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead or supervise engagement staff in planning and executing audit, review, or compilation engagements.
Oversee day-to-day audit engagement operations, including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
Provide supervision and support to engagement staff, seniors, and supervisors, and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
Collaborate with engagement seniors, supervisors, and partners to resolve client issues and recommend responses to legal, regulatory, and accounting matters arising during audits.
Manage multiple engagements and teams concurrently to meet client deadlines efficiently.
Create and track engagement budgets and review them for inefficiencies.
Conduct constructive discussions about team members’ evaluations and provide counsel.
Serve as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.