Quality Control Associate Principal

Summary

Join Withum as a Quality Control Associate Principal and manage technical accounting and auditing matters. You will oversee quality in the firm's accounting and auditing practice, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Support complex privately held and SEC clients by reviewing financial statements and assisting engagement teams. Mentor staff on technical audit and accounting issues and contribute to firm regulatory compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of select industry practices and continuous improvement of quality control. The position offers remote work options and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressively challenging Public Accounting experience
• CPA Licensure
• Excellent current technical GAAP and GAAS knowledge; possession of current CPE reflecting up-to-date technical knowledge
• Experience with commercial entities, financial services entities and employee benefit plan audits
• Ability to research complex accounting and auditing issues, including GAAP, GAAS, SSARS (compilation and review), SEC and PCAOB regulations
• Knowledge of independence standards and quality control standards of the AICPA
• Experience with SEC and PCAOB filings

Responsibilities

• Perform Engagement Quality Control Review for public and privately held audit clients in diverse industries, with a focus on mining and related extractive activities
• Review working papers and complex accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy
• Perform consultation with engagement teams on complex or contentious accounting and audit matters including, independence, restatements, impairments, business combinations, financial instruments
• Create and implement specific proactive Firm-wide policies and concepts that continuously improve the quality of our Audit and Accounting practice
• Advise regarding existing or potential financial reporting or auditing issues
• Assist with other specific technical projects as requested, such as independence matters, research projects, Quality Control Document revisions, training initiatives, etc
• Demonstrate competency of technical skills, work quality, and the application of professional and Firm standards
• Maintain professional and appropriate conduct; with the ability to act as a Firm representative in various situations
• Promote and monitor compliance with regulations and ethical standards set forth by the Firm and other governing bodies
• Prepare position papers and implementation guidance regarding newly issued technical pronouncements
• Develop professionally through reading, attending trainings/seminars/CPE, and accepting challenging projects
• Understand general business trends and how they may relate to client needs/issues
• Assist in the planning and execution of various projects to provide support in connection with our Peer Review and other regulatory inspections

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to go above and beyond
• Willingness to assist in development of staff and other recruiting initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership abilities

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance
• Remote work