Accounting Manager – Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)

A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced
Accounting Manager
to join its
Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)
practice.

This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys going beyond traditional financial reporting and becoming a trusted advisor to business owners and leadership teams. You will lead client engagements, oversee accounting and financial reporting, and help clients use their financial information to make better business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation along with experience managing client relationships, leading teams, and providing advisory or outsourced accounting services.

What You’ll Do

Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion

Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive leadership teams

Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation

Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and KPI development

Analyze financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, automation, and technology

Manage multiple client relationships, priorities, deadlines, and engagement budgets

Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals

Maintain high standards for client service and work quality

Support client relationship growth and business development initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

8+ years of progressive accounting, advisory, consulting, or outsourced accounting experience

Experience managing client relationships and leading accounting engagements

Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end close

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and management reporting

Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

Ability to communicate financial information effectively to business owners and executives

CPA preferred

What Will Set You Apart

Experience within Client Accounting Services (CAS), Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS), outsourced accounting, or a similar professional services environment

Experience providing fractional Controller or CFO-level support

Strong business acumen and an advisory mindset

Experience leveraging cloud-based accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation

Demonstrated success mentoring and developing accounting professionals

Ability to identify opportunities to improve client operations and financial performance

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $115,000–$145,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional benefits and compensation may apply.