Energy Audit Manager

Withum is seeking an Energy Audit Manager to lead audit engagements in our Houston, TX office.

• Manage client engagements from planning to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee day‑to‑day audit operations including staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Collaborate with seniors, supervisors, and partners on client issue resolution and provide recommendations on legal, regulatory, and accounting matters.
• Handle multiple engagements concurrently, maintaining schedules and budgets.
• Create and monitor engagement budgets, identifying inefficiencies and reporting them.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to advise clients and resolve complex issues.
• Teach the impact of new pronouncements to staff and keep the team compliant.
• Develop referral sources, support business development, and participate in community activities.
• Stay up to date on industry news, sharing knowledge with staff and seniors.
• Participate in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention, and team‑building activities.
• Serve as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced degree preferred.
• CPA certification required; other professional certifications related to specialized service areas a plus.
• 5+ years of audit experience with upstream oil & gas; public accounting and industry experience preferred; SEC experience a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to maintain required CPE credits annually.
• Proficiency in Prosystem Fx Engagement, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with DAS a plus.
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, problem‑solving, written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and presentation abilities.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.