Not for Profit Outsourced Accounting Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC seeks an Outsourced Accounting Manager for the Buffalo, NY office. This hybrid role (3 days in office) oversees staff to service not-for-profit clients, leads month-end close, payroll, and AP/AR processes, and collaborates with client leadership.

CPA or MBA preferred; 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience required. You'll partner with not-for-profit leaders, manage audits, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to performance analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilities
• Demonstrated client service experience (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present financial results and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders
• Preferred experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and/or NetSuite Accounting Systems; strong proficiency in Excel
• Experience working with not-for-profit clients with a basic understanding of accounting reporting preferred
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls; continuous-improvement mindset
• Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Involvement in their community and desire to “give back”

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of professionals; assign work, review deliverables, and support development through coaching and feedback
• Oversee accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation
• Review and approve payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers
• Lead the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledger
• Review and approve all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirm appropriate supporting details
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; help clients translate results into actionable operational decisions
• Partner with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicate status, risks, and recommendations
• Coordinate and facilitate external reviews and annual financial statement audits; manage auditor requests and support timely issuance of deliverables
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls; streamline close and reporting processes; help implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus! Job Description: Withum’s Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager to join our growing team in our Buffalo, NY office. This role will be a hybrid-based position (3 days in the office). The Outsourced Accounting Manager will oversee and work together with staff and senior team members to service a wide range of not-for-profit companies. Are you a proven problem solver with a knack for numbers? Are you dedicated, hardworking and a great team player? If so, this position may be for you!

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has 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 the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Manage and mentor a team of professionals; assign work, review deliverables, and support development through coaching and feedback
• Oversee accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation
• Review and approve payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers
• Lead the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledger
• Review and approve all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirm appropriate supporting details
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; help clients translate results into actionable operational decisions
• Partner with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicate status, risks, and recommendations
• Coordinate and facilitate external reviews and annual financial statement audits; manage auditor requests and support timely issuance of deliverables
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls; streamline close and reporting processes; help implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilities
• Demonstrated client service experience (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders
• Preferred experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and/or NetSuite Accounting Systems; strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation)
• Experience working with not for profit clients with a basic understanding of accounting reporting preferred
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls; continuous-improvement mindset
• Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Involvement in their community and desire to “give back”

The compensation for this position ranges from $105,000-$120,000. 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/.

#LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid 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.

At Withum, all employment opportunities are posted and accepted applications are received exclusively through our official Careers website.

The Withum Way We believe that knowing who you are comes from knowing what you stand for. At Withum, we stand for doing things The Withum Way. This unique philosophy and culture, built on integrity, trust and transparency, give us the power to create immense opportunities for our clients, team members and communities.

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