Compliance Senior Consultant

Overview

Contract Compliance Senior Consultant in the System and Process Assurance group. The role focuses on royalty audits, franchise compliance audits, revenue participation audits, lease agreement reviews, vendor audits, and contractual projects. The Senior Consultant may be based in the New York, NY;
Whippany, NJ;
East Brunswick, NJ;
Red Bank, NJ;
Princeton, NJ; or Philadelphia, PA offices.

• Assist audit teams with planning and testing of franchisees and licensees’ compliance, financial and brand management, and contractual obligations for contract compliance audits.
• Analyze franchisees’ and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other contractual obligations.
• Conduct independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties to the contractual relationship.
• Manage project processes to ensure timely completion and communicate with clients to secure cooperation.
• Prepare work papers summarizing evidentiary data, conclusions, and findings for clients.
• Document franchisees’ and licensees’ responses to testing and verify compliance with contract obligations.
• Prepare written reports with explanations of processes, responses, and fee recalculations based on reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Licensed CPA, or working toward CPA/CFE certification, or other equivalent certifications.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or contract compliance engagements.
• Effective client service and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting contractual obligations.
• Strong Excel and data analytics software skills.
• Knowledge of business processes including ICFR, Revenue, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Close, etc.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.

The position offers locations in New York, NY;
Whippany, NJ;
East Brunswick, NJ;
Red Bank, NJ;
Princeton, NJ; or Philadelphia, PA.

The compensation for this position varies by location. For New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, base compensation is complemented by a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on performance. Final offer amounts depend on the role, location, and the individual’s skills and qualifications. For more information on benefits, visit

New York — $90,000–$110,000

NJ/Pennsylvania — $85,000–$110,000

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