Accounting Manager

Withum's Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking a manager to join our Lincolnshire, IL office location. This hybrid-based position requires 3 days in the office.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business field and a CPA license
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or tax consulting practice; food & beverage industry experience is a plus
• Extensive experience working with a high volume of financial statements under tight deadlines
• Strong accounting technical background with a commitment to staying current on law changes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast‑paced team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills and excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

The compensation for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000, with additional bonus program opportunities. Benefits include a competitive benefits package. For additional information on benefits, visit our website at

Withum Smith+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.