Manager, Accounting Advisory - Manufacturing Industry Clients

Overview

This role supports manufacturing clients by delivering high-quality financial reporting, performance insights, and operational recommendations that drive business results. As a CAS Advisory Manager, you will lead client engagements, analyze financial data, and provide guidance on accounting and process improvements. You will also mentor teams and collaborate with both domestic and overseas resources to enhance service delivery and efficiency.

This is a highly visible, client-facing role focused on building strong relationships and delivering impactful advisory solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to support client insights.
• Present completed reporting packages and findings to clients as directed.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models in alignment with client engagement terms.
• Provide technical accounting support to clients and their teams on complex issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies through client discovery sessions and recommend actionable improvements.
• Lead and coordinate efforts of US and offshore engagement team members to ensure high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and a consistent client experience.
• Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience, including exposure to manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting concepts, including WIP, inventory, job costing, and COGS.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Fishbowl, Katana) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to influence outcomes, drive process improvements, and develop team members.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay range: $113,000 to $153,000.
• Offers typically not made at the maximum; actual salary at the time of offer depends on business-related factors including location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility may be available, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including individual and firm performance.

Benefits highlights include:

• 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential firm contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share with firm matching contribution.
• Well-being incentive.
• Education & certification assistance.
• Flexible time off.
• Family care leave and parental leave.
• Family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.

Eligibility for benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

• Remote work: This job can be worked remotely anywhere in the US.

Additional Information

• The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities who need assistance completing an application, interview, or participating in the recruiting process.