Hospitality Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Manager to join the Hospitality team in the Client Accounting Advisory practice.

This is a hybrid firm. Most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office. While this position is remote, job duties do not require performance within proximity of an office location. Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Client Accounting Advisory provides accounting, advisory, and technology services, including maintaining books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, and accounting technology solution development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Hospitality accounting team, responsible for client execution and timely delivery of client work products by team members
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients
• Lead global teams with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations
• Handle inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders, understand industry and client challenges, and provide solutions and improvements to business and client deliverables
• Identify cross-selling opportunities to provide value to clients
• Timely complete duties associated with managing teams, ensuring teams meet goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work (e.g., delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters)
• Manage client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, completing client billings timely, and assisting with managing accounts receivable
• Develop expertise in the use of all technology necessary for performance execution
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by team members
• Identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities
• Conduct oneself professionally and show respect to others
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
• Maintain compliance with firm-wide and local office policies and procedures
• Proactively develop relationships and maintain proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Solicit internal experts across the firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of Hospitality industry experience
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
• Strong GAAP experience with hands-on controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close, and financial reporting
• Strong Hospitality experience
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA license
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Location: In Illinois, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $110,000 to $180,000.
• Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
• Salary is one component of a total rewards package that includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

Remote position (no requirement to perform job duties within proximity of an office location), with possible scheduled in-office presence for client work, team meetings, or trainings. Salary range specified for Illinois.