CAS Accounting Manager - Agriculture

Description

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, closely held business, local government and not-for-profit. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology, wealth management and trust services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals.

Position Summary

The Ag CAS Accounting Manager will be tasked with leading and managing various aspects of the engagement responsibilities for our clients. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with A-level client contacts, exposure to a variety of industries, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Ag CAS Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, and executing multiple engagements simultaneously amongst our clients. This role will involve, among many tasks:

• Developing work plans, project timelines, and key milestones
• Performing/reviewing core functions of client finance and accounting operations: key account reconciliations, month-end close procedures, preparation of financial statements, etc.
• Performing Outsourced Controller services for A level clients
• Create and perform quality control processes
• Supervising, CAS staff, external or internal
• Managing regulatory requirements and internal reporting deadlines
• Communicating frequently and effectively with client contacts
• Executing projects in a timely, efficient manner
• Identifying client issues/deficiencies and assist with recommending solutions
• Assisting with ad-hoc tax and/or consulting engagements
• Taking ownership over internal firm initiatives

The Ag CAS Accounting Manager role is ideal for an ambitious, detail-oriented accounting professional with passion for client service and an entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to the opportunity to gain valuable experience working amongst clients varying in size and opportunity, this position provides the opportunity to help our firm leadership develop and implement continued best practices to leverage amongst our clients and position our department for growth. This role will also provide the opportunity to work across multiple Adams Brown lines of service and expand their overall breadth of professional knowledge.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Requirements

Required Experience and Education

• 4-7 years of demonstrated experience
• Prior tax experience preferred
• Prior knowledge of basic agricultural operations and terminology preferred
• Active CPA license preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibility of this position is to take a leadership role on the quality control of our Ag CAS department work. Ensuring new client setups are completed and maintained properly after set up to help insure a more seamless and complete product when passed on to the professional staff for consulting, estimates and tax preparation. This includes building consistency in processes and team results regardless of whom is assigned. This position also takes a leadership role in identifying process improvements necessary and submitting then to team leadership for approval. This position will have authority to hold our Ag CAS team accountable as needed to meet the objectives above. If time is available beyond those duties then this position may assist in some of the duties below.

• Overall day-to-day management and oversight of client engagements
• Performing/reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviewing client financial information and general ledger detail for the purposes of completeness. accuracy, and proper account classification
• Preparing of financial statements and key management reports for reporting purposes
• Recurring project management/administrative duties and functionalities
• Supervising and management of accounting staff
• Ad hoc client consultations
• Ability to assist with forensic accounting and other advisory engagements, if/when necessary
• Assisting with firm initiatives and other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Prior success managing projects and people
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills
• Highly motivated and the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented and the ability to prioritize and focus in a high-paced, multi-tasking environment
• A passion for client service
• Ability to excel under tight deadlines
• Strong written and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Work Environment

There are expectations that this role will occasionally work extended hours and weekends, but typically, a 40-hour work week is expected year-round, and is a position that rewards efficiency & productivity.

Adams Brown, LLC. promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday through tax season and close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits.

AdamsBrown, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.