Outsourced Accounting Manager

Job Description 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 including construction, manufacturing, distribution, and oilfield services. 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! 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 confirming appropriate supporting details Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving 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 Kind 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) Experience working with construction, manufacturing, distribution and oilfield service industries 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" 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, affectionate 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Withum