CFO Advisory, Senior Manager (GPS)

About the role

As a CFO Advisory Senior Manager, you will manage and deliver timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting engagements, including implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations, financial statement closing procedures, and preparation of financial statements. You will provide on‑demand government, higher education, and/or not‑for‑profit accounting support, serve as project manager on engagements, ensure quality deliverables and a great client experience, and identify additional value‑adding projects and business development opportunities. Specific responsibilities include planning, managing, and performing a variety of engagements such as accounting and financial close assistance, ACFR or financial statement preparation, implementation of new accounting standards, accounting analysis for compliance, process improvement and finance modernization, and best‑practice government accounting support; assessing client accounting challenges and developing tailored advisory solutions; evaluating complex governmental or not‑for‑profit accounting situations under GAAP; reviewing ACFR for accuracy against GFOA’s checklist; identifying best practices and preparing executive‑level reports; providing status updates to client leadership; overseeing engagement economics and resource management to meet project goals; ensuring the team stays current on accounting pronouncements and supervising team members, including professional development and performance evaluation; developing thought‑leadership content (articles, podcasts, webinars) to build brand recognition; serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for expanded services; and cultivating external relationships to foster long‑term business development.

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing, and performing engagements including Accounting and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, ACFR or financial statement preparation, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and Regulations, Process Improvement and Finance Modernization, and Best Practice and High‑Performance Government Accounting Support
• Assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions, and establishing engagement timelines and scope
• Evaluating complex governmental or not‑for‑profit accounting situations and determining appropriate treatment under GAAP
• Reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks such as GFOA’s ACFR review checklist
• Identifying best practices or recommendations in client account reconciliation or other financial processes and developing executive‑level reports of findings
• Providing status updates to client leadership on task status, findings, and recommendations
• Overseeing firm objectives (engagement economics) and managing resources to ensure established goals are met on each assigned project
• Ensuring team is up to date on related accounting pronouncements and industry developments; supervising team members, including staff professional development, training, and performance evaluation using firm‑developed tools and processes
• Developing content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting matters to build brand recognition of the GPS accounting advisory group
• Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services
• Developing outside relationships to foster long‑term business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other business discipline
• Active or in‑process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Minimum 7 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant professional standards and regulations such as GASB
• Prior experience auditing or assisting with the financial close for a governmental entity
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Exhibit strong business judgment, strategic thinking, leadership presence, and the ability to articulate complex accounting and process issues to finance and non‑finance audiences alike
• Creative problem‑solving abilities to develop innovative solutions for transformation challenges
• Commitment to building relationships and delivering excellent client service
• Ability to work independently and adapt to rapidly changing environments; comfortable and thriving in a hybrid work environment
• Ability to travel as needed up to 30%

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on all aspects of wellbeing
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Additional programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection
• Opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• Collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development
• Flexibility to do impactful work and time to enjoy life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and cultures

Pay

Pay range: $132,800 to $212,400