Accounting Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee client financial reporting, strengthen accounting principles and internal controls, and manage a team of accounting specialists within its Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services function.

This role supports small to mid-sized organizations, including for-profit and non-profit clients, and involves managing multiple client engagements at once (up to 7–12 clients).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and build/maintain strong professional relationships
• Manage client accounting projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met
• Develop and implement accounting systems and processes tailored to client needs
• Provide financial insights and advisory services to support clients’ business decisions
• Conduct regular client meetings to discuss financial performance and strategic opportunities
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting specialists
• Assign and review work; provide constructive feedback and guidance
• Monitor team workload and project status to ensure efficient resource allocation
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Participate in and present at board meetings or management meetings
• Build forecasts and budgets for small to medium clients
• Oversee purchase orders, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes, including:
  • Vendor management
  • Invoice processing
  • Payment approvals
  • Customer invoicing
  • Collections
  • Strategic financial guidance
• Assist with developing standardized procedures and methodologies for clients
• Manage day-to-day accuracy of financial reporting and timely processing of client information
• Produce financial reporting packages on a monthly or quarterly basis
• Lead annual audit and tax return preparation
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting specialists

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or Associate’s Degree with requisite experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for travel to client sites
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes
• Experience with a CPA firm environment and/or outsourced accounting services
• Experience with cloud-based accounting solutions and integrated technology platforms, such as QBO, Sage Intacct, Fund Ez, Net Suite, Workday, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in managing payroll processes
• Ability to build, revamp, or improve a month-end close process for small to medium clients
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Products (Outlook, Teams, Planner, etc.)
• Excellent client relationship management abilities
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented approach with high standards for quality and accuracy
• Demonstrated engagement management skills, including the ability to manage a book of 7–12 clients with understanding of scope, timeline, and budget; identify roadblocks and meet deadlines
• Innovative thinking and an approach to enhancing controls and efficiencies
• Ability to apply the audit approach to month-end close process and financial reporting
• Ability to prepare balance sheet and income statement reconciliations to supporting documentation and/or subledger data
• Analytical capability to review general ledger for missing transactions and/or trends to ensure accuracy of financial reporting on a monthly and annual basis
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and sit at a desk for extended periods

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Excellent benefits program
• Professional education opportunities
• Competitive compensation

Location

Headquarters locations include Latham, New York and South Burlington, Vermont, with travel to client sites required.