Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

This role is part of the Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services team within a regional accounting and advisory firm. The Senior Accounting Manager provides leadership across complex client engagements, combining advanced technical accounting expertise with client advisory, people leadership, and engagement management.

The organization supports clients across the Northeast and beyond, serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and individuals. Headquarters are located in Latham, New York and South Burlington, Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships with owners, executives, and boards
• Manage client engagements from planning through execution, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards are met
• Provide strategic financial insights, analysis, and advisory support to help clients make decisions
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, including KPIs, dashboards, and management reports
• Lead and participate in client, management, and board meetings
• Oversee day-to-day financial reporting accuracy and on-time processing for assigned clients
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification
• Review and approve balance sheet, bank, payroll, and subledger reconciliations
• Ensure financial statements are prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP
• Build and review client budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses
• Oversee and improve month-end close processes for small to mid-sized organizations
• Lead audits, reviews, and other attest engagements from start to finish
• Coordinate and manage annual tax return preparation and compliance filings
• Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Ensure strong internal controls and recommend process improvements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team staff
• Assign work, review deliverables, and provide timely coaching and feedback
• Monitor workloads and engagement status to support effective resource utilization
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement
• Serve as a role model for the firm’s professionalism and client service standards
• Implement and ensure compliance with the team’s standardized accounting procedures and methodologies
• Leverage and support cloud-based accounting systems and technology implementations
• Apply audit-style rigor to month-end close and reporting processes
• Identify efficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement across client engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or client-facing accounting roles
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements
• Prior people management or senior-level team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced general ledger, reconciliation, and financial statement review expertise
• Demonstrated experience with budgets, forecasts, cash flow management, and variance analysis
• Experience managing audits and coordinating tax engagements
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Planner, etc.)
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Fund EZ, Workday, or similar systems
• Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with high standards for accuracy
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, and budgets while meeting deadlines
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed for client experience and relationship building

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Excellent benefits program
• Professional education opportunities
• Competitive compensation

Location

• Latham, New York and South Burlington, Vermont (headquarters)