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Withum is a forward-thinking, accounting and advisory firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of Strength^SM in today’s modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.

The Quality Control Principal is responsible for managing technical accounting and auditing research and overseeing audit quality in the Firm to better ensure compliance with professional standards, including reviewing financial statements, assisting in the resolution of complex issues, mentoring staff on technical audit and accounting issues, and assisting with overall Firm regulatory compliance matters. This position is also responsible for continuous improvements of quality control in all financial reporting services to help minimize Firm risk. Quality Control Principals are also responsible for overseeing multiple audit quality projects, and professional staff relationships simultaneously.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

• Review financial statements for compliance with professional and Firm standards, with subsequent engagement team interaction
• Review key workpapers and complex accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy
• Enhance Firm-wide policies and concepts that continuously improve the quality of our Audit and Accounting practice
• Assist in the planning and execution of Firm-wide monitoring of our Audit and Accounting practice and provide support in connection with our tri-annual Peer Review and other regulatory inspections
• Function as a Firm resource on the research of technical issues involving complex accounting, auditing, and other regulatory matters
• Advise internal (and external) clients regarding existing or potential financial reporting or auditing issues
• Assist with other specific technical projects as requested, such as independence matters, research projects, Quality Control Document revisions, training initiatives, etc.
• Demonstrate competency of technical skills, work quality, and the application of professional and Firm standards
• Oversee adherence to regulations and ethical standards set forth by the Firm and other governing bodies
• Draft position papers and implementation guidance regarding newly issued technical pronouncements
• Develop professionally through reading, attending trainings/seminars/CPE, and accepting challenging projects

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10 years of progressively challenging Public Accounting experience
• CPA Licensure
• Excellent current technical GAAP and GAAS knowledge; current CPE reflecting up-to-date technical knowledge.
• Experience with commercial entities, financial services entities and employee benefit plan audits
• Ability to research complex accounting and auditing issues, including GAAP, GAAS, SSARS , etc.
• Knowledge of independence standards, advanced auditing approaches, quality control standards of the AICPA

Preferred:

• Experience with SEC and / or financial services engagements
• Supervisory experience
• Willingness to assist in development of staff and other recruiting initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• We are open to having the right candidate work remotely or in any one of our major office locations.

The compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 – $210,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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