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Accounting Manager at WithumSmith+Brown

Accounting Manager

WithumSmith+Brown · Chicago, IL, US

2 weeks ago

Accounting Manager

WithumSmith+Brown · Chicago, IL, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

The Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking a Manager to provide tax, assurance, and advisory services to private companies. This role involves analyzing financial statements, identifying process improvements, and supervising staff to ensure client success and business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing financial statements, assessing risks, and providing recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization
  • Identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
  • Developing and implementing change management plans to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes
  • Providing supervision, training and support to the engagement staff and promoting open communication to the engagement partner and manager
  • Inspiring, developing, mentoring, and retaining staff while providing challenging assignments
  • Reviewing and supervising the preparation of compilation and review level financial statements
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with our tax, assurance and accounting, and advisory groups to identify opportunities to fully service the clients
  • Remaining current on technical and industry developments and standards, while evaluating the potential impact on clients' business and financial position
  • Participating in client proposals and identifying new business development opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field of study
  • CPA license required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or a tax consulting practice
  • Food & beverage industry experience is a plus
  • Experience working with a high volume of financial statements with tight deadlines
  • Strong accounting technical background along with a curiosity and willingness to stay current on all key law changes
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
  • Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Business Consulting
  • Tax Planning
  • Assurance
  • Financial Services
  • Valuation Services
  • Business Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Cost Reduction
  • Revenue Enhancement
  • Profit Maximization
  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Training
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Presentation Skills

Location

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • New York, NY
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • Whippany, NJ

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Manager
  • 5 years of experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field of study
  • CPA license

Salary/Compensations

  • $120,000-$140,000

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance

About the Company

  • Withum is a place where talent thrives, offering endless opportunities for growth, entrepreneurial energy, and inclusive teamwork.
  • The BEA group provides tax, assurance and advisory services to private companies who desire one point of contact for their business needs.
  • Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength.
  • Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.