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.

This position can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages and workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to deliver actionable client insights
• Present financial results and recommendations to clients clearly and confidently
• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex issues
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements through client discovery
• Lead, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants
• Collaborate effectively with offshore/overseas teams to enhance service delivery and efficiency
• Apply knowledge of job costing, inventory, and overhead allocation within manufacturing environments

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 work in process (WIP), inventory, job costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred
• 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 such as 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%

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Multiple health plan options (HMO and PPO), dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with potential employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing and employer matching contributions
• Well-being incentives
• Education and certification assistance
• Flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, long-term care, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance

Eligibility for benefits depends on annual hours worked, position status/level, and location.

Location

Remote work available anywhere in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization. All candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.