Contract Compliance Senior Consultant
About the position 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. Responsibilities • Assisting audit teams with planning and testing of franchisees and licensees’ compliance, financial and brand management, with the contractual obligations for all contract compliance audits • Performing analysis of the franchisees and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other contractual obligations • Perform independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties and businesses to the contractual relationship • Manage the project process and ensure the timeliness of completion, and communicate with the clients to ensure their cooperation • Preparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained, conclusions reached, and findings due to our clients • Document the franchisees and licensees’ response to our testing and verify if the response is in accordance with the contract obligations • Prepare 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 requirements Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field • Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA/CFE certification, or other equivalent certifications • 3+ years of experience working for a public accounting firm or performing contract compliance engagements • Effective client service and communication skills, both verbal and written • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Experience evaluating, analyzing and interpreting contractual obligations • Strong excel and other data analytic software skills • Knowledge of various business processes including ICFR, Revenue, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Close, etc. • Desire and ability to work in a team environment Apply tot his job