Outsourced Accounting Manager
About The Position
Withum's Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager to join our growing team in Houston office location. This role will be a hybrid-based position. The Outsourced Accounting Manager will oversee and work together with staff and senior team members to service a wide range of industries. This role requires a proven problem solver with a knack for numbers, who is dedicated, hardworking and a great team player. 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.
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
- 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)
- Preferred experience working with construction and manufacturing clients with an understanding of accounting reporting preferred
- Involvement in their community and desire to “give back”
Responsibilities
- 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
- Support 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
