ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Manages client onboarding process
• Manages division’s overall client portfolio
• Develops and manages division budget, anticipates and communicates budget issues, identifies opportunities to improve engagement profitability and assists with billings
• Responsible for assignment of client services to staff and monitors status of work deliverables (WIP tracking)
• Reviews deliverables of staff for accuracy and completeness in line with position
• Follows up on all referred opportunities and meets with prospective clients to develop estimates for potential accounting, tax and consulting services
• Participation in hiring processes for division staff
• Staff supervision including coaching, advising and supporting team members in meeting client and professional development expectations
• Conducts periodic evaluations of all staff and manages their professional development
• Participates in firm marketing efforts at levels in line with position and writes articles for firm benefit and generation on client newsletter
• Develops and maintains technical knowledge of GAAP regulations as they pertain to accounting services
• Skilled in functionality and compliance of accounting software utilized by clients
• Shares and transfers knowledge with team members and develops a network of resources within the firm to facilitate the sharing of information
• Attends continuing professional education to further develop knowledge and skills

Qualifications

• Consecutive 4+ years of experience in public accounting
• Technical knowledge in accounting and business management software; e.g., QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, CCH
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or other bachelor’s degree with comparable accounting coursework
• CPA Certificate Required