Accounting Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Accounting Manager jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare across the full seniority range from senior accountants stepping into their first management role to seasoned directors overseeing multi-entity close processes. The largest hiring markets are Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, home to major employers including Johnson & Johnson, Prudential Financial, and Cognizant. The most in-demand specializations are consolidations and reporting under U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls and compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
Withum’s Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Manager – Healthcare to join our growing team in our East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Whippany, NJ; New York, NY; or Buffalo, NY office. This role will be a hybrid-based position.
In this role, you will lead client engagements and oversee a team delivering outsourced accounting and advisory services to a wide range of healthcare organizations. You will serve as a trusted partner to client leadership, driving high-quality financial operations, timely reporting, and process improvements. 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!
Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But 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.
How You’ll Spend Your Time:
Manage and mentor a team of professionals; assign work, review deliverables, and support development through coaching and feedback
Oversee accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation
Review and approve payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers
Lead the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledger
Review and approve all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirm appropriate supporting detail
Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts
Prepare and/or review monthly financial reporting packages (financial statements, KPI dashboards, and written narratives)
Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; help clients translate results into actionable operational decisions
Partner with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicate status, risks, and recommendations
Coordinate and facilitate external reviews and annual financial statement audits; manage auditor requests and support timely issuance of deliverables
Evaluate and strengthen internal controls; streamline close and reporting processes; help implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities
Oversee accounts receivable and revenue-related processes in partnership with client billing teams, including review of AR aging, payment posting trends, and reasonableness of revenue recognition inputs
Maintain accurate departmental, provider, and location-level reporting (as applicable) and support management reporting needs such as service-line profitability and compensation-related schedules
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 for-profit healthcare organizations (e.g., physician and/or dental practices, surgical centers, ancillary service providers) and comfort with healthcare financial operations (payroll, AP, AR, close, 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
Involvement in their community and desire to “give back”
The compensation for this position ranges from $125,000-145,000. 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. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Accounting & Auditing
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- Distribution & Wholesale
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs across New Jersey.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP with exposure to SEC reporting or consolidations preferred
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close cycles within a multi-entity environment
Accounting Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting manager in New Jersey?
Most accounting managers in New Jersey hold a CPA license issued or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, combined with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. The CPA is not legally required for the title, but the large majority of employers in New Jersey list it as a requirement or strong preference. Candidates typically progress from staff or senior accountant roles into supervisory positions before moving into management.
Which companies hire accounting managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring accounting managers in New Jersey right now include CSC, Mourant, and KARDIGAN, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, financial services firms, and large healthcare systems generates steady demand for accounting managers across the state year-round.
Which New Jersey cities have the most accounting manager jobs?
Princeton, Jersey City, and New Jersey account for the most accounting manager openings in New Jersey. Newark and its surrounding Essex County corridor attract demand from financial services firms and corporate shared-service centers, while Princeton and Parsippany draw heavily from pharmaceutical and life sciences headquarters concentrated in those suburban markets.
Are there remote accounting manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because accounting work centers on systems, reporting, and analysis that translate well to remote environments. About 64% of accounting manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption across corporate finance functions. Consolidation, financial reporting, and FP&A-adjacent accounting manager roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a accounting manager in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a senior accountant role first, then seeking internal promotion into a supervisory or assistant controller position. Large New Jersey employers in pharmaceuticals and financial services, including hospital systems affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Atlantic Health, regularly hire into rotational finance programs and senior accountant roles that build toward management. Sitting for and passing the CPA exam while in a senior individual-contributor role signals readiness and meaningfully shortens the time to a first management title.
Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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