Outsourced Accounting Manager

Withum is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager to join our OASyS team in the Houston office. The position is hybrid‑based and will oversee a team of professionals servicing construction, manufacturing, distribution, and oilfield services clients. Responsibilities Managing and mentoring a team; assign work, review deliverables, provide coaching and feedback. Overseeing accounts payable workflows, review/approval of vendor and contractor payments, maintain supporting documentation. Reviewing and approving payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers. Leading the month‑end close process, reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, maintaining an accurate general ledger. Reviewing all proposed journal entries (revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirming appropriate supporting details. Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving variances on cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts. Supporting budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, and performance analytics; helping clients translate results into actionable decisions. Partnering with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as day‑to‑day point of contact; proactively communicating status, risks, and recommendations. Coordinating and facilitating external reviews and annual financial statement audits; managing auditor requests and supporting timely issuance of deliverables. Evaluating and strengthening internal controls; streamlining close and reporting processes; implementing best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities. Qualifications 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 (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with 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, data validation). Experience with construction, manufacturing, distribution, and oilfield service industries and knowledge of accounting reporting. 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. Equity & Diversity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr WithumSmith+Brown PC