Contract Compliance Lead Consultant

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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 Lead 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.

Withumsbrand is a reflection of our people our culture and our 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 theWithum Way promoting personal and professional growth for all team members clients and surrounding communities.

How Youll Spend Your Time:

• 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

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field
• Licensed CPA or working towards CPA/CFE certification or other equivalent certifications
• 5 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

The compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in New York City New Jersey or Pennsylvania please see 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 individuals skills experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits visit our website at York - $100000 - $125000

New Jersey/Pennsylvania - $95000 - $125000

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