Accounting Manager – Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)

GHJ•Troy, MI

6d•$115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. The role is suited to an accounting professional who wants to move beyond traditional financial reporting and serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and leadership teams. The Accounting Manager leads client engagements, oversees accounting and financial reporting, and helps clients use financial information to make better business decisions. The position also involves managing client relationships, leading teams, and providing advisory or outsourced accounting services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting, advisory, consulting, or outsourced accounting experience.
Experience managing client relationships and leading accounting engagements.
Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end close.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and management reporting.
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to business owners and executives.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Experience within Client Accounting Services (CAS), Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS), outsourced accounting, or a similar professional services environment.
Experience providing fractional Controller or CFO-level support.
Strong business acumen and an advisory mindset.
Experience leveraging cloud-based accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation.
Demonstrated success mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve client operations and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive leadership teams.
Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation.
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and KPI development.
Analyze financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, automation, and technology.
Manage multiple client relationships, priorities, deadlines, and engagement budgets.
Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
Maintain high standards for client service and work quality.
Support client relationship growth and business development initiatives.