Overview
The organization is seeking an Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join its Advisory Department. This role involves managing day-to-day financial operations for clients, overseeing internal processes and controls, and leading onshore and offshore staff to support transactional activity, technical accounting, and reporting/analysis.
Responsibilities
- Run day-to-day client financial operations, including:
- General ledger
- Payables and receivables
- Payroll
- Collections
- Financial reporting
- Monitor the team’s usage of internal procedures, processes, and controls
- Manage onshore and offshore staff supporting:
- Transactional activities
- Technical accounting activities
- Synthesizing data into reports or analysis for clients
- Assist in preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
- Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
- Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinate efforts for monthly and annual closing processes
- Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Review accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
- Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
- Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
- Develop models and analysis for client requests
- Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations by gathering input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements
Requirements / Qualifications
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; able to develop trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
- Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
- Experience across multiple industries—professional services, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare are particularly valued
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and the structures needed to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
- Experience with multiple accounting systems, which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages
- Expert in Excel
- Well-organized with the ability to prioritize
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field is preferred
- Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexibility to manage personal and professional life
Location
Not specified in the provided description.