Technology Outsourced Accounting Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Princeton (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager to lead a team serving technology clients in a hybrid role. This position requires strong accounting expertise, leadership, and client service skills to drive accurate close processes and insightful financial reporting.

You will oversee AP, payroll, GL, and audits, partner with client leadership, and help implement best practices across accounting workflows in a dynamic, growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting financial results to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, or NetSuite accounting systems; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of professionals; assign work, review deliverables, and coach for development.
• Oversee accounts payable workflows, including vendor and contractor payments and supporting documentation.
• Review and approve payroll processing in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers.
• Lead month-end close, review journal entries, and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Review and approve journal entries and ensure proper supporting details.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve variances (cash, AR, accruals, etc.).
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

MBA equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Excel

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 is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today’s modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business. Withum’s Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager to join our growing team in any of the following U.S. office locations (New York, NY; Princeton, NJ; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; or Braintree, MA). This role will be a hybrid-based position (3 days a week in the office). The Outsourced Accounting Manager will oversee and work together with staff and senior team members to service a wide range of technology clients. 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:

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

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 technology 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 $125,000-$145,000. 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise engage in any part of the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.