Outsourced Accounting Manager

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Manage and mentor an outsourced accounting team delivering AP/AR, payroll oversight, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entry review, budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, internal controls, client communication, and audit coordination across diverse industries.
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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.  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
  • 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

The 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 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
  • 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”

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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA (preferred) and/or MBA equivalent
  • 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership and review responsibilities
  • Demonstrated client service experience in outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial results to non-finance stakeholders
  • Preferred experience with Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks Online
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
  • Preferred experience with construction and manufacturing clients and related accounting/reporting knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and build trusted client relationships
  • Community involvement and desire to give back

Withum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Parental & Family Support Childcare reimbursement up to 25% of eligible expenses, paid parental bonding leave (up to 10 weeks primary/3 weeks secondary), and access to back‑up care are highlighted as distinctive strengths. Recognition such as Best Workplaces for Parents reinforces the family-support focus.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, nine paid holidays, and a firmwide shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s create substantial time‑off opportunities. Senior Associates and above have Open Time Off.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Fitness reimbursements, wellness programming, and firm‑paid tools like Headspace support mental and physical wellbeing. Wellness awards and incentives signal sustained investment in lifestyle benefits.

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Year Founded: 1974

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