Audit Manager - Hybrid

Established in 1983, WilkinGuttenplan is a leading mid-sized accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey and New York City. The Firm serves a multitude of industries, including closely held and middle-market businesses and their owners, high-net worth individuals, real estate, healthcare, international commerce, sports and entertainment, professional practices, technology, non-profit, condominiums and cooperatives, and many more. Areas of expertise include tax, auditing, compilations, reviews, financial statement preparation, business valuations and trust & estate solutions. WilkinGuttenplan is an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA. At WilkinGuttenplan, we strive to ensure we foster an inclusive and flexible environment for all our employees while also assisting them in achieving their unique career goals through our coaching program.

WG is currently looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join our rapidly growing Commercial Audit team. As an Audit Manager, you will lead and manage engagements from planning through completion, serve as a key point of contact for clients, and play a central role in coaching, developing, and mentoring our Seniors and Associate staff. This role will focus on clients in the Life Sciences/Pharma, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics (MD&L), and Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) industries, with opportunities for exposure to other industries the Firm serves. You will be pivotal in ensuring our clients receive outstanding service while helping to grow the practice.

Description

• Plan, manage, and execute audit, accounting, assurance, and other services for a portfolio of clients, with a focus on the Life Sciences/Pharma, MD&L, and EBP industries

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations, deliverables, and timelines throughout the engagement

• Oversee, coach, and develop staff and review their workpapers and financial statements for technical accuracy and compliance with firm and professional standards

• Navigate complex and judgmental accounting and auditing matters with technical confidence, including industry-specific topics such as cost accounting and ERISA/DOL compliance for EBP engagements

• Manage large and complex engagements while managing and developing staff, run several engagements simultaneously, and monitor budgets, realization, and profitability.

• Cultivate and deepen existing client relationships through responsive, high-quality service

• Participate in business development activities, including proposals, networking events, and industry association involvement

• Mentor and evaluate staff, providing timely and constructive performance feedback

• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with firm policies and auditing standards, and stay current on developments affecting Life Sciences/Pharma, MD&L, and EBP clients

• Excel in a dynamic work environment while participating in continuing education and professional development

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree a plus

• Current CPA license required

• 6+ years of recent work experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, including prior supervisory or in-charge experience

• Meaningful experience serving clients in one or more of the following industries: Life Sciences/Pharma, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, and/or Employee Benefit Plans, strongly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS and ERISA/DOL requirements for EBP engagements

• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and lead engagement teams to successful, timely completion

• Ability to complete various assignments within time constraints and deadlines