Industrial & Consumer Products Outsourced Accounting Manager
About The Position
Withum's Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This role will be a hybrid-based position and will oversee and work together with staff and senior team members to service a wide range of consumer products organizations, specifically in the restaurant and franchise industries. The ideal candidate is a proven problem solver with a knack for numbers, dedicated, hardworking, and a great team player. Withum's brand is a reflection of its people, culture, and strength, synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The company is committed to promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- 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
- Experience working with industrial and consumer products clients (specifically restaurants and multi-unit franchise operators) 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
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent
- Preferred experience with Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks Online; strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation)
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
