CAS Senior Manager

Overview

A top 50 national advisory firm is seeking an experienced accounting leader to provide strategic oversight and leadership across a portfolio of complex client engagements. This role involves managing multi-entity consolidations, high-volume transactional environments, and rapidly scaling businesses. The position requires a strong focus on delivering accurate financial reporting, optimizing outsourced accounting functions, and guiding clients through financial transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of outsourced accounting functions, including month-end close processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems tailored to client needs
• Oversee delivery of accurate and timely financial statements, dashboards, and KPI reporting to support clients' operational and strategic decision-making
• Guide clients through financial transformation initiatives such as system conversions, process automation, and scaling finance functions for growth or exit readiness
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to client leadership teams, providing proactive insights on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and business performance analysis
• Maintain accountability for client service excellence, ensuring deliverables align with engagement scope, deadlines, and budget
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers, seniors, and associates, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Act as primary escalation point for technical accounting issues, providing well-documented solutions in accordance with GAAP and other relevant frameworks
• Develop, monitor, and refine engagement budgets and pricing strategies to ensure profitability while delivering high client value
• Cultivate long-term client relationships by understanding their businesses, anticipating needs, and supporting financial growth strategies
• Drive business development by identifying cross-service opportunities, contributing to proposals, and participating in client onboarding and scoping
• Champion process improvement within client service models and internal operations, leveraging technology and best practices for efficiency and accuracy
• Represent the outsourced accounting team in cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with tax, advisory, and assurance peers to deliver integrated solutions
• Promote ongoing learning and technical development through team training, coaching, and knowledge sharing
• Model exceptional time and engagement management skills to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes across multiple priorities
• Perform other duties and display flexibility as assigned by leadership
• Meet annual billable hour and other performance targets

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in general accounting
• CPA license or eligibility preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting frameworks, and internal control structures across various industries and entity types
• Proven ability to lead financial transformation efforts, including scalable accounting processes, systems, and automation tools
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software platforms and related reporting or workflow tools
• Demonstrated success managing client portfolios with complex needs, multi-entity structures, and varied reporting cycles
• Exceptional leadership and people development skills with experience guiding high-performing teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• High attention to detail combined with strategic thinking and ability to connect financial data to broader business goals
• Strong project management skills to oversee concurrent engagements, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and lead process improvements
• Business advisory orientation, translating financial data into actionable insights to support client decision-making
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development for self and team
• Full-time commitment with flexibility to work beyond regular hours as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 - $185,000, influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays including a firmwide winter break (December 24 – January 1)
• Paid parental leave available after one year of service
• Mentorship and career development programs
• CPA exam support
• Firm-sponsored events and team activities
• Celebrations marking milestones such as end of busy season and holidays
• Benefits available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week

Location

This is a full-time position with flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet deadlines. Specific geographic location details are not provided.

Equal Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The employer is an equal opportunity organization.