Accounting Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC's Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking a manager for our Lincolnshire, IL office in a hybrid role requiring three days in the office. The candidate will analyze financial statements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and guide engagement staff.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with tax, assurance, and advisory groups, mentor staff, review compilations, and participate in client proposals to grow the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field; CPA license preferred
• Minimum 5 years in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or tax consulting; food & beverage experience a plus
• Experience handling high volume financial statements under tight deadlines
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to stay current on law changes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, assess risks, and recommend cost reductions, revenue enhancements, and profit maximization
• Identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and suggest improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs
• Develop and implement change management plans during organizational changes
• Supervise and mentor engagement staff, fostering open communication with partners and managers
• Inspire and retain staff by assigning challenging work and providing development opportunities
• Review and supervise compilation and review level financial statements
• Collaborate with tax, assurance, accounting, and advisory teams to fully service clients
• Stay current on technical developments and evaluate impact on clients' business and financial position
• Participate in client proposals and identify new business development opportunities

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field

CPA license

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Job description

Withum's Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking a manager to join our Lincolnshire, IL office location. This hybrid-based position requires 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing financial statements, assessing risks, and providing recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization
• Identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Developing and implementing change management plans to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes
• Providing supervision, training and support to the engagement staff and promoting open communication to the engagement partner and manager
• Inspiring, developing, mentoring, and retaining staff while providing challenging assignments
• Reviewing and supervising the preparation of compilation and review level financial statements
• Collaborating cross-functionally with our tax, assurance, and accounting, and advisory groups to identify opportunities to fully service the clients
• Remaining current on technical and industry developments and standards, while evaluating the potential impact on clients' business and financial position
• Participating in client proposals and identifying new business development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business field and a CPA license
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or tax consulting practice; food & beverage industry experience is a plus
• Extensive experience working with a high volume of financial statements under tight deadlines
• Strong accounting technical background with a commitment to staying current on law changes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast‑paced team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills and excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000, with additional bonus program opportunities. Benefits include a competitive benefits package. For additional information on benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WithumSmith+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.