Healthcare Advisory Financial Services Consultant Manager

WithumSmith+Brown•East Brunswick, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum's Healthcare Advisory Services practice is seeking a Financial Services Consultant Manager to join their team. This role will be a hybrid-based position and is designed for a hands-on leader who thrives in a client-facing, advisory environment and brings deep expertise in finance and accounting transformation within complex organizations. The team partners with health systems, hospitals, physician groups, and post-acute providers across the country to assess financial operations, improve performance, and design future-state finance functions that support sustainable growth. As a manager, you will lead client engagements, mentor teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives, while contributing to the continued growth and evolution of the healthcare advisory practice. Withum's brand is a reflection of its people, culture, and strength, synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of their success is accredited to the dedicated professionals who work there every day, whose mission is to help clients grow and thrive. Their commitment goes beyond clients as they live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
5–8+ years of progressive accounting & finance experience, including leadership and review responsibilities.
Healthcare experience required.
Demonstrated client service experience (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to stay ahead of changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
Flexibility and ability to travel to client locations – approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CPA preferred but not required
Experience with Power BI, Copilot/ChatGPT, other AI related technologies a plus.

Responsibilities

Leading healthcare finance and accounting advisory engagements from assessment through implementation.
Serving as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives, delivering actionable insights to drive performance, profitability, and growth.
Assessing current-state finance processes, controls, and systems to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Designing and implementing future-state finance functions aligned with leading practices (e.g., close optimization, standardization, system integration).
Addressing client challenges across financial close, revenue recognition, FP&A, treasury, and finance operations.
Performing financial and operational analyses, including benchmarking, forecasting, and economic assessments.
Evaluating financial models, assumptions, and strategic initiatives to support effective decision-making.
Delivering high-quality client service by proactively managing issues, timelines, and engagement outcomes.
Supporting engagements including financial planning, feasibility studies, due diligence, and strategic assessments.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships that drive repeat business and growth opportunities.
Leading, mentoring, and developing consulting teams through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
Contributing to practice growth and staying current on healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.