Withum · 20 hours ago
Life Science Audit Senior Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWithum is a company that values talent and offers numerous opportunities for growth. They are seeking a Life Science Audit Senior Manager to lead audit engagements, oversee operations, and develop staff while ensuring compliance with professional standards in a collaborative environment.
AccountingAdvertisingConsultingEdTechFinanceFinancial ServicesMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Nicole Neglia, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client service
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
Providing supervision, training and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partner
Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
Creating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit and maintain profitable realization rates
Reviewing and evaluating work papers, and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policy
Reviewing reports and financial statements
Reviewing with the engagement partner significant findings that raise questions involving auditing standards and firm policy
Managing risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executed
Effectively managing employee and client expectations
Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with client management
Provide on-the-job training to team members
Developing staff by taking an active role in the Firm’s learning and development activities
Completing performance evaluations constructively and timely, and also provide ongoing performance feedback to employees
Qualification
Required
BBA/BS/MS in Accounting
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and PCAOB/SEC rules and regulations
Familiar with the transactions common in the life science space including complex debt and equity transactions such as warrant accounting, and stock-based compensation arrangements
10+ years of relevant experience
Must be a licensed CPA
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including, specifically within SEC Assurance
Ability to articulately communicate professional/technical knowledge
Thorough understanding of complex technical issues
Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy
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 in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to engagement partners or client's management
Excellent organizational and project management skills and strong attention to detail
Company
Withum
Withum is a accounting and consulting firm focus on technology and media.
1001-5000 employees
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