Hybrid CPA Accounting Manager — Growth & Process Leader

Withum; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Manager for our Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team to lead engagement work across the Lincolnshire, IL; New York, NY; East Brunswick, NJ or Whippany, NJ offices in a hybrid model (3 days in the office).

The BEA group provides tax, assurance and advisory services to private companies, offering one point of contact for business needs. This role emphasizes leadership, client service and delivering value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or tax consulting practice.
• Experience working with a high volume of financial statements with tight deadlines.
• Strong accounting technical background and up-to-date on key law 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 team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

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

CPA license

Strong accounting background

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership/mentoring

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Job description

Withum is seeking a Manager for our Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team to lead engagement work across the Lincolnshire, IL; New York, NY; East Brunswick, NJ or Whippany, NJ offices in a hybrid model (3 days in the office).

The BEA group provides tax, assurance and advisory services to private companies, offering one point of contact for business needs. This role emphasizes leadership, client service and delivering value.