Compliance Senior Consultant

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• Assisting audit teams with planning and testing of franchisees and licensees’ compliance, financial and brand management, with the contractual obligations for all contract compliance audits.
• Performing analysis of the franchisees and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other contractual obligations.
• Perform independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties and businesses to the contractual relationship.
• Manage the project process and ensure the timeliness of completion, and communicate with the clients to ensure their cooperation.
• Preparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained, conclusions reached, and findings due to our clients.
• Document the franchisees and licensees’ response to our testing and verify if the response is in accordance with the contract obligations.
• Prepare a written report with a documented explanation of the process, franchisees and licensees’ response, and the recalculation of fees due to our clients based on the reporting requirements.

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

Compensation varies by location.
New York – $90,000 to $110,000
NJ / Pennsylvania – $85,000 to $110,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.

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 (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual 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.

Seniority level:
Associate |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Legal | Industries:
Accounting.