Hybrid Accounting Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Financials

Withum; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our BEA team in Whippany, NJ (hybrid – 3 days in the office). The role supports private and public clients with accounting, assurance, and advisory services across Lincolnshire, IL; New York, NY; East Brunswick, NJ or Whippany, NJ offices.

You will supervise staff, analyze financial statements, identify efficiency improvements, and contribute to client proposals. CPA preferred, 4+ years in a CPA/tax practice, and strong leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• 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 and up-to-date knowledge of key laws and changes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced environment.

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 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

Job description

Withum is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our BEA team in Whippany, NJ (hybrid – 3 days in the office). The role supports private and public clients with accounting, assurance, and advisory services across Lincolnshire, IL; New York, NY; East Brunswick, NJ or Whippany, NJ offices.

You will supervise staff, analyze financial statements, identify efficiency improvements, and contribute to client proposals. CPA preferred, 4+ years in a CPA/tax practice, and strong leadership are valued.