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 Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services
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:
Top side/detail review of complex partnership, corporation (Single & Consolidation returns) and S Corporation returns prepared by staff/senior/AM.- Resolve queries recognized by Staff/Senior on potential tax adjustments due to tax law changes.
- Identify international filing requirement by Org chart study and review international tax returns.
- Train existing/new joiners on concepts & technology and share timely feedback for each of the project reviewed.
- Supervise kick-off & regular connects with US counterparts by teams and intervene in budget conflicts, resource scheduling conflicts, etc.
- Guide team on efile validation of returns to free from rejects and errors.
- Manage and coach aligned professionals for their career path.
- Responsible for quality & turnaround of returns for aligned office/niche.
- Provide regular and detailed feedback and keep motivating team during Tax seasons.
- Maintain good correspondence with US point of contacts for seamless process flow and regularly touch-base with scheduler to keep team occupied and share returns status.
- Execute assignments in an effective manner including appropriate delegation and monitoring of work.
- Assist in hiring as and when need arise to place potential candidates.
- Assist leadership team with analyzing the data and provide insights to help them to navigate the plan.
- Have a regular connect with aligned professionals to discuss about potentials opportunities for growth of the business and team members.
Performance review of aligned professionals and provide clear career path for them to grow.
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of post-qualification hands-on experience with U.S. accounting firm.
- Chartered Accountant or CPA is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of U.S. Tax Code is required.
- At least 5 years of leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
- Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal communication.
- Strong commitment to an entrepreneurial work ethic.
- Competently analyzes and prioritizes information to make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously and communicate as a team with the Domestic (US) engagement teams.
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.
