Withum is hiring a
Financial Services Audit Senior Associate in United States

Summary

The job involves leading audit engagements for financial services clients, overseeing day-to-day operations, conducting constructive discussions with staff, supervising team members, and researching industry knowledge. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in the audit department of a public accounting firm, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, strong communication skills, and experience in the financial services industry.

Requirements

• 2-5 years prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firm
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, both independently and as part of a team, required
• Must have experience in the financial services industry

Responsibilities

• Leading 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
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
• Conducting constructive discussions with staff on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Supervising day-to-day engagement teams on financial services engagements, which include hedge funds, private equity funds, investment managers and broker dealers
• Training and development of audit team members
• Researching and applying specialized industry knowledge and accounting principles
• Identifying potential improvements to client service and audit process
• Assisting with billing and collections
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

Preferred Qualifications

A CPA license is preferred

Benefits

• The compensation for this position will vary by location
• Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program based on individual and firm performance