Life Sciences Audit Supervisor

Job Description

Withum's Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possesses the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, Review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.

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 to clients
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
• Providing supervision and support to the engagement staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication to the engagement partner
• Collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Managing 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 providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license preferred
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Experience auditing life sciences and SEC companies preferred but not required
• 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
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA license preferred
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Experience auditing life sciences and SEC companies preferred but not required
• Familiarity with US GAAP
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments

Skills

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Communication
• Client Service
• Technical Skills
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $85,000-$175,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus program (for eligible roles)
• Visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/ for more information

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $85,000-$175,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.

Schedule

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.