Manager, Accounting Advisory

About the role

At any given time, you’ll be across 3–5 client engagements in different industries and stages of growth. Some need a steady hand through their first audit; others need someone to untangle months of deferred revenue. No two weeks look the same, and that’s by design. Your day-to-day will include:

• Assist in accounting research and draft technical memos for client deliverables
• Lead or manage period-end close processes across multiple client engagements
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using AI and other tools
• Prepare and review memos, workpapers, and supporting documentation for client audits and transaction diligence reviews
• Lead financial statement preparation and review
• Navigate ad-hoc projects and shifting priorities across engagements. Flexibility is part of the job, and we think it’s the fun part.

Responsibilities

Support internal initiatives for the growth of Zeroed-In, including:

• Sales and business development efforts, by joining prospective client meetings and crafting project proposals
• Contribute to ZI thought leadership, whether that’s a LinkedIn post, a webinar, or an internal knowledge share
• Participate in brainstorm sessions and drive firm-building initiatives
• Stay current on developments in accounting standards, AI, and technology and bring what you learn back to the team
• Help shape what ZI becomes! We’re still building, and your voice matters in candid brainstorming sessions about our culture, vision, and growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Technical Skills - Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Exposure to AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) in a professional or personal capacity. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should have experimented and be excited to learn more!
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Highly motivated and can juggle 3–5 client engagements at once
• You communicate clearly and build real relationships with clients and teammates on camera and in writing
• You’re comfortable working with messy, fast-paced startups. You take ownership. When a client request comes in, you jump on it without being asked twice.
• You’re curious beyond accounting, whether it’s AI, data analytics, or a client’s business model, you want to understand how things work
• You’re excited by the startup environment. Wearing multiple hats isn’t a burden, it’s the appeal.

Qualifications

• CPA license, or completion of CPA Exam (strongly preferred)
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, including financial statement audit experience