Life Science Audit Senior Manager

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It's a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that's the Power in the Plus!Withum's Life Sciences practice serves public and private clients, including growth-oriented, private equity and venture-backed technology companies and provides tremendous career opportunities in an environment of the highest ethical standards and professionalism. We are committed to practicing work/life balance, a culture you can thrive in and offer extremely competitive salary and benefit packages.This Audit Senior Manager role will be based out of our Boston, Woburn or Woburn, MA office, but will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule as well. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you have an opportunity to build a strong team and be provided with a path to Partnership.Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has 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:Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client serviceOverseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusionProviding supervision, training and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partnerManaging multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlinesCreating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit and maintain profitable realization ratesReviewing and evaluating work papers, and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policyReviewing reports and financial statementsReviewing with the engagement partner significant findings that raise questions involving auditing standards and firm policyManaging risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executedEffectively managing employee and client expectationsDeveloping and maintaining positive working relationships with client managementProvide on-the-job training to team membersDeveloping staff by taking an active role in the Firm's learning and development activitiesCompleting performance evaluations constructively and timely, and also provide ongoing performance feedback to employeesThe Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:BBA/BS/MS in AccountingAdvanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and PCAOB/SEC rules and regulationsFamiliar with the transactions common in the life science space including complex debt and equity transactions such as warrant accounting, and stock-based compensation arrangements10+ years of relevant experienceMust be a licensed CPAExcellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including, specifically within SEC AssuranceAbility to articulately communicate professional/technical knowledgeThorough understanding of complex technical issuesAbility to meet deadlines with accuracyExceptional 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 managementExcellent organizational and project management skills and strong attention to detailWithumSmith+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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17