Accounting Supervisor

Withum; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program (eligible roles)

Job summary

Withum seeks an Accounting Supervisor for our Lincolnshire, IL office (hybrid: 3 days in the office). The BEA team provides tax, assurance and advisory services to private and public companies, offering a single point of contact for business needs.

You will supervise staff, review financial statements, and collaborate across tax, assurance and advisory groups to deliver client solutions while staying current on regulatory changes. Compensation is competitive with potential bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or tax consulting practice; food & beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working with a high volume of financial statements with tight deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting background and willingness to stay current on key law changes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client's management.

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Client service

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

CPA license preferred

Job description

Job Description

Withum's Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking an accounting supervisor to join our Lincolnshire, IL office location. This role will be a hybrid-based position (3 days in the office).

The BEA group provides tax, assurance and advisory services to private and public companies who desire one point of contact for their business needs. Our business consultants have the combined expertise of providing accounting services including assurance, financial and valuation services, individual and business tax planning, and business management services, covering people to processes; cyber to succession planning; technology to transaction advisory. Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• 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

The Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business‑related field of study
• CPA license is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a local or mid‑sized CPA firm or a tax consulting practice, food & beverage industry experience is a plus
• Experience working with a high volume of financial statements with tight deadlines
• Strong technical accounting background along with a curiosity and willingness to stay current on all key law changes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client's management

The compensation for this position ranges from $90,000-$110,000. 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/.

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.