Compliance Senior Consultant

Contract Compliance Senior Consultant at Withum

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Based in our offices in New York, NY;
Whippany, NJ;
East Brunswick, NJ;
Red Bank, NJ;
Princeton, NJ; or Philadelphia, PA.

The System and Process Assurance group is experiencing growth driven by market demand for assurance services. We seek a Contract Compliance Senior Consultant with experience performing royalty audits, franchise compliance audits, revenue participation audit, lease agreement reviews, vendor audits, and contractual based projects.

• Assist audit teams with planning and testing franchisees and licensees’ compliance, financial, and brand management with contractual obligations for all contract compliance audits.
• Perform analysis of franchisees and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other contractual obligations.
• Conduct independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties and businesses to the contractual relationship.
• Manage the project process, ensure timeliness of completion, and communicate with clients to ensure their cooperation.
• Prepare work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained, conclusions reached, and findings for clients.
• Document franchisees and licensees’ responses to testing and verify compliance with contract obligations.
• Prepare a written report explaining the process, responses, and recalculation of fees due 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 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.

• Associate

New York – $90,000 – $110,000
New Jersey/Pennsylvania – $85,000 – $110,000

In addition to 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, affectionate 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.

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