Healthcare Advisory Financial Services Consultant Manager

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus! Withum’s Healthcare Advisory Services practice is seeking a Financial Services Consultant Manager to join our team in our East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Whippany, NJ; New York, NY; Buffalo, NY; Rochester or Batavia, NY office. This role will be a hybrid-based position. This role 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. Our 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 our healthcare advisory practice. How You'll Spend Your Time 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; master’s degree preferred. CPA preferred but not 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. Experience with Power BI, Copilot/ChatGPT, other AI related technologies a plus. Flexibility and ability to travel to client locations – approximately 25%. (Required for hybrid and remote candidates). A Career Path with Long‑Term Growth: This role is designed for a leader who wants to make a lasting impact—not only on clients and the practice, but on the broader firm. High‑performing individuals in this position will be strongly considered for advancement into the partner ranks, with a structured pathway that rewards leadership, practice growth, and alignment with our culture and values. The compensation for this position ranges from $150,000 to $175,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. 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