Headquartered in Princeton, N.J., USA, Withum provides a gamut of services in the financial sector, including accounting, auditing, employee benefit services, pension plans services, tax services, litigation support, business valuation, insolvency services, transaction advisory services, and management consulting.
The firm takes its name from Frederick Withum, Leonard Smith, and Ivan Brown, who founded their self-titled company in 1974 in Middlesex County, N.J., USA. The firm’s founders began their careers at larger accounting firms, and when they struck out on their own, their idea was to provide personalized service to companies that were still growing. They also decided that they wanted their firm to be "people‐focused," putting the emphasis on both client service and staff development.
At its inception, Withum’s business was conducted by six professionals; today, the firm has a staff of over 1,200, including more than 160 partners and principals, many of whom contribute articles and perspectives to major news and trade media such as The Wall Street Journal, Fox News Channel, Financial Executive Magazine, Forbes.com and INSIDE Public Accounting. Withum has offices, in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, and District of Columbia in USA. The International locations are at Cayman Islands and Bengaluru in India.
Withum has majority of its offices have more than 100 team members. It is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of accountants and business advisors. As a member of HLB, we offer international knowledge and expertise that our clients can rely upon, providing direct access to professional accountants and business advisors in over 130 countries. We have a history of innovation, collaboration and are dedicated to helping our clients grow across borders
Our clients represent a broad spectrum of industries and range in size from small, entrepreneurial startups to billion‐dollar, publicly held companies. Our stability has permitted us to develop long‐term relationships in the banking, legal and financial services fields. Withum has strong roots in the business community and communities where we live. We are involved in a broad range of civic and charitable activities, a further indication of our commitment to the communities in which we are based. This is our culture. This is the Withum Way.
Withum started its office in India in 2019 and has grown to the staff of 150 employees at Bangalore office. We continue to serve our USA counterpart and ensure that the business requirements are met with the commitment towards our values and embracing our culture
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. Withum empowers clients and our professional staff with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management and operational needs. As a US nationally ranked Top 25 firm, we recruit only the best and brightest people with a genuine passion for the business.
Withum’s multiemployer benefit plan Industry team provides support and guidance to our clients to succeed in a technology-driven world full of ever-changing rules and regulations. Withum believes that when you stand together for a common purpose, dreams for a better world become reality. You’ll be working with a team of renowned experts and thought leaders in the industry who are passionate about what they do! There are great leadership and advancement opportunities for this role in the multiemployer benefit plans Industry team. The path for promotion is transparent and we work closely with professional by assigning career coaches to ensure that they obtain the right skills for readiness for the next level in their career.
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, easy to work with a sense of purpose and caring for their co-workers and whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive. 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:
Strong technical expertise for accounting and auditing topics and standards along with Employee Benefit Plan industry specialization.- Experience in end-to-end audits of Employee Benefit Plans.
- Working knowledge in variety of Employee Benefit Plans including but not limited to Defined contribution plans, Defined Benefit plans, Employee Stock Option Plans and Health & Welfare plans.
- Understanding of risks relevant to Employee Benefit Plans and their audit procedures.
- Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries with the ability to manage and deliver quality results.
- Maintain active communication with clients/US teams to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
- Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvements and process improvements and serve as a business advisor to the client.
- Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast- paced, interactive, results-based team environment by leading and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
- Manage escalation emails and calls.
- Ensure that audit documentation follows quality standards of the Firm and share knowledge with the team on new guidance or standard releases and implementation.
- Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.
- Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong people and project management skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- At least 3 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
- Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector
- Exceptional client service and communication skills
- 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 client’s management and those charged with governance
- Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skill
Website: www.withum.com
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 he or she is a protected veteran.
