Manager, Accounting Advisory

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Our team delivers assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients across the U.S. and internationally.

About the role

The Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team helps organizations strengthen their finance and accounting functions through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and hands-on execution support. In this role, you will lead client engagements, manage project teams, and deliver high-quality solutions across complex accounting initiatives. This position combines technical accounting expertise with client and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for C-suite and senior client executives, providing strategic guidance, regular project updates, and executive-level presentations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Develop engagement strategies and lead the execution of complex accounting and finance advisory engagements in collaboration with AAS leadership.
• Perform and review technical accounting research and advise clients on complex GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support client engagements involving complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Oversee engagement quality and ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Identify and proactively resolve engagement challenges and risks, collaborating with leadership as needed to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, engagement scoping, pricing, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proven technical expertise in financial accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or financial operations.
• CPA License.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred).

Benefits

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Group health plan benefits.
• 401(K) and profit-sharing contributions.
• Flexible time off.
• Parental leave.

Pay

Salary ranges for this role are as follows (based on experience, education, and skill set):

• New York: $111,690 – $175,200
• Virginia: $111,690 – $175,200

Non-exempt positions in Virginia are eligible for overtime pay at one and a half times the hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a work week.