Contract Compliance Senior Consultant

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!The System and Process Assurance group at Withum is experiencing significant growth driven by market demand for assurance services. Our team is seeking a Contract Compliance Senior Consultant with experience performing royalty audits, franchise compliance audits, revenue participation audit, lease agreement reviews, vendor audits, and contractual based projects. The Senior Consultant can be based in our New York, NY; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Princeton, NJ; or Philadelphia, PA office.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 TimeAssisting audit teams with planning and testing of franchisees and licensees’ compliance, financial and brand management, with the contractual obligations for all contract compliance auditsPerforming analysis of the franchisees and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other contractual obligationsPerform independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties and businesses to the contractual relationshipManage the project process and ensure the timeliness of completion, and communicate with the clients to ensure their cooperationPreparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained, conclusions reached, and findings due to our clientsDocument the franchisees and licensees’ response to our testing and verify if the response is in accordance with the contract obligationsPrepare a written report with a documented explanation of the process, franchisees and licensees’ response, and the recalculation of fees due to our clients based on the reporting requirementsThe Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fieldLicensed CPA, or working towards CPA/CFE certification, or other equivalent certifications3+ years of experience working for a public accounting firm or performing contract compliance engagementsEffective client service and communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExperience evaluating, analyzing and interpreting contractual obligationsStrong excel and other data analytic software skillsKnowledge of various business processes including ICFR, Revenue, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Close, etc.Desire and ability to work in a team environmentThe compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, please see below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.New York - $90,000 - $110,000NJ/Pennsylvania - $85,000 - $110,000WithumSmith+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.