Financial Services Audit Principal

Financial Services Audit Manager – San Francisco, CA

Compensation range: $170,000 – $250,000. Base compensation plus a bonus program based on individual and firm performance, and a competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors including the position, location, and candidate qualifications.

• Lead or supervise the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to provide world‑class client service.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the audit engagement, including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Provide supervision and support to engagement staff, seniors, and supervisors, and promote open communication with the engagement partner.
• Collaborate with engagement team seniors, supervisors and partners on client issue resolution, and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory or accounting issues arising during an audit engagement.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines efficiently.
• Create and track engagement budgets, reviewing for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA license.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills with familiarity with US GAAP.
• Exceptional client‑service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the firm well to client management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed based on client assignments.

Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program based on performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at  .

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.