Manager - Accounting Advisory

Overview

This exempt Manager role provides primary oversight of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans. As a leader, you will demonstrate strong project management, client service, and coaching to support team members in developing technical and professional competency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee progress of the engagement, including preparation of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• Research complex technical accounting topics, identify relevant guidance, and determine corresponding SEC rules and regulations.
• Begin to write basic technical accounting memos.
• Share knowledge with staff and seniors to strengthen preparation and review skills for financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• Build an in-depth understanding of how to assess the accuracy of complex financial statement areas such as SOCF, Equity, and EPS, and identify inaccurate or incomplete disclosures.
• Identify more complex scope issues that may arise within engagements, as well as opportunities for ancillary service offerings; bring items to the engagement director.
• Lead client calls; manage project status with managers and staff; develop project plans and ensure accurate completion at the deliverable level.
• Understand engagement economics, leverage the team appropriately, and monitor margin, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Provide leadership by building in-person connections with the team, peers, and senior leaders in the organization.
• Participate in the performance process by providing feedback, identifying additional training, and identifying parts of engagements that would benefit team members’ education; reach out to Human Resources when potential issues arise.
• Continue coaching and support development through the CPE committee process.
• Support firm initiatives and development opportunities.
• Build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to thrive in an environment of changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and foster client relationships.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the services offered; identify opportunities to represent the organization, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition.
• Demonstrated desire for learning through challenging assignments and an interest in becoming an expert.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Close to obtaining CPA Certification.
• 7+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 year in public accounting or professional services is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$140,000 annually (expected base salary range for candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the job posting).
• Final compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, and geographic location.
• Additional components such as performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits may be offered as part of the total compensation package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This position is an exempt position as it relates to the fair labor standards Act. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.