Accounting + Advisory Services Manager

Smith & Howard•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Smith + Howard is seeking a licensed CPA to manage its Accounting and Advisory Services team. The role focuses on leading accounting professionals, delivering high-quality client services, strengthening client relationships, and improving team performance and operational efficiency. The manager reviews work deliverables for compliance with regulatory standards, firm policies, and professional ethics, and serves as a technical resource for complex accounting issues. The manager provides advisory services such as outsourced bookkeeping, accounting reviews, cash-to-accrual conversions, budgeting, forecasting, compilation reports, outsourced controller functions, and fractional CFO services. The position is based in a hybrid arrangement out of the Chattanooga office.

Requirements

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Several years of accounting experience focused on outsourced accounting and controllership services within a CPA firm or similar professional services environment.
Leadership skills and ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with clients and staff at all levels.
Proficiency in accounting software and technologies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle high-pressure situations.
Comfortable working hybrid out of the Chattanooga office.

Responsibilities

Assess prospective clients’ needs and scope required work to prepare fee estimates before onboarding.
Develop and maintain client relationships to support satisfaction, long-term engagement, and business development.
Oversee accounting professionals, manage performance, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
Conduct performance reviews and provide staff coaching and development opportunities.
Perform final reviews of work deliverables to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, firm policies, and professional ethics.
Serve as a technical resource and work across departments to address complex accounting issues.
Drive quality control initiatives and identify efficiencies to improve team performance and productivity.
Implement accounting process best practices and technology adoption.
Provide advisory services, including outsourced bookkeeping, accounting reviews, cash-to-accrual conversions, budgeting, forecasting, compilation reports, and outsourced controller functions.
Provide fractional CFO services and present strategic financial insights and guidance to clients.