Financial Services Audit Senior Associate

Are you looking for a public accounting firm that would provide you with a partnership track while encouraging a work life balance? 

This Financial Services Audit Senior Associate role will be based out of our San Francisco, Encino or Irvine offices. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders.   

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.  

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
• 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 

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of the Following: 

• 3-5 years prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firm 
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• A CPA license is preferred 
• 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 

The compensation for this position ranges from $75,000 – $115,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. 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/.

Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. 

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