Business Consulting Accounting Manager

Role Overview

• Act as a fractional Controller for multiple clients: oversee monthly close, prepare management reports, join leadership meetings, and help improve overall business performance
• Lead special accounting projects such as budgeting and forecasting, process and internal control reviews, and KPI/dashboard development; help clients work through complex financial issues
• Advise clients on multi-year strategic accounting and finance needs; support them through process and systems changes
• Serve as the QuickBooks Online expert: support implementations, conversions, system setup, and user training in coordination with our Financial Solutions team
• Provide guidance on the financial and tax implications of business decisions and identify when to involve the tax team for more complex issues
• Present financial results to leadership teams with clear insights
• Ensure year-round audit readiness with clients
• Perform compilation engagements, including GAAP and tax accounting matters, financial statement preparation, and related footnote disclosures
• Lead a team providing strategic financial services to business clients
• Use top software solutions to help clients build their financial technology systems and track key performance indicators
• Manage team priorities and capacity to deliver high-quality projects on time
• Help grow the firm by deepening relationships with existing clients, identifying additional service opportunities, and meeting with prospects to understand needs and present proposals
• Develop the team's client experience skills in conjunction with Abdo's client experience training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years experience working in accounting; CPA preferred
• Accounting experience in the following industries preferred: manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, real estate, and construction
• Skilled in controller services, process optimization, long-term financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and software implementations
• Experience in project and change management
• Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, H-LOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional statements (IF, MAX, MIN), pivot tables, graphs and charts)
• Strong quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills, with a focus on improvement and automation
• Experience with Quickbooks, Syft and/or Martus Solutions preferred
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
• 22 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours paid volunteer time, parental and grandparent leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%
• Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
• Technology reimbursement
• Half day Fridays June through September
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus