Strategic Outsourced Accounting Lead for Higher Education

WithumSmith+Brown; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown seeks an Outsourced Accounting Lead Consultant for our Buffalo, NY office. The hybrid role (3 days in office) leads staff and seniors to service multiple industries, overseeing AP, payroll, and month-end close with strong internal control emphasis.

You will drive client communications, budgeting support, and analytics, partnering with leadership to translate results into actionable decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent.
• Progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team; assign work and review deliverables.
• Oversee accounts payable workflows and payroll approvals with documentation.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and GL integrity.
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics.
• Coordinate external reviews and audits with timely deliverables.
• Strengthen internal controls and streamline close and reporting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting expertise

GAAP

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred / MBA equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown seeks an Outsourced Accounting Lead Consultant for our Buffalo, NY office. The hybrid role (3 days in office) leads staff and seniors to service multiple industries, overseeing AP, payroll, and month-end close with strong internal control emphasis.

You will drive client communications, budgeting support, and analytics, partnering with leadership to translate results into actionable decisions.