Technology Outsourced Accounting Manager
About the role
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.
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
Requirements
- 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”
Pay
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.
Benefits
For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.