Accounting Quality Control Associate Principal
Company: Withum
Location: East Brunswick
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Job Description:
Looking to work at a firm that encourages a work life
balance?Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory
and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of
StrengthSM 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 Associate
Quality Control Principal is responsible for managing technical
accounting and auditing matters in the Firm, including research and
overseeing quality in the Firm's accounting and auditing practice
to help ensure compliance with professional standards. The
Associate Quality Control Principal is responsible for reviewing
financial statements, assisting engagement teams with the
resolution of complex issues, mentoring staff on technical audit
and accounting issues, and assisting with overall Firm regulatory
compliance. In addition, this position will require a strong
understanding of select industry practices in order to assist
engagement teams in identifying and communicating performance
enhancements for the client. This position is also requires
continuous improvements of quality control in all financial
reporting services to help minimize Firm risk. Associate Quality
Control Principals are responsible for overseeing multiple projects
and engagements simultaneously.How You'll Spend Your Time
- Reviewing financial statements of commercial and financial
service clients for compliance with professional and Firm
standards, including engagement team interaction
- Reviewing working papers and complex accounting transactions
for completeness and accuracy
- Creating and implementing specific proactive Firm-wide policies
and concepts that continuously improve the quality of our Audit and
Accounting practice
- Assisting in the planning and execution of various projects to
provide support in connection with our Peer Review and other
regulatory inspections
- Functioning as a Firm resource on the research of technical
issues involving complex accounting, auditing, and other regulatory
matters
- Advising regarding existing or potential financial reporting or
auditing issues
- Assisting with other specific technical projects as requested,
such as independence matters, research projects, Quality Control
Document revisions, training initiatives, etc.
- Demonstrating competency of technical skills, work quality, and
the application of professional and Firm standards
- Maintaining professional and appropriate conduct; with the
ability to act as a Firm representative in various situations
- Promoting and monitoring compliance with regulations and
ethical standards set forth by the Firm and other governing
bodies
- Preparing position papers and implementation guidance regarding
newly issued technical pronouncements
- Developing professionally through reading, attending
trainings/seminars/CPE, and accepting challenging projects
- Understanding general business trends and how they may relate
to client needs/issuesThe types of candidates we are looking for
have many of the following attributes:
- 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; possession
of 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 (compilation and review), SEC and PCAOB
regulations.
- Knowledge of independence standards and quality control
standards of the AICPA
- Experience with SEC and PCAOB filings
- Willingness to go above and beyond
- 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.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
Keywords: Withum, East Brunswick , Accounting Quality Control Associate Principal, Accounting, Auditing , East Brunswick, New Jersey
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