Manager, Accounting Advisory - Manufacturing Industry

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.

This is a highly visible, client-facing position 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 the efforts of US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring 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.

Requirements

• 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: $107,000 to $160,000.
• 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 factors including individual and Firm performance.

Benefits highlights include:

• 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO), plus 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 depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

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