Business Consulting Accounting Manager

Abdo • Edina, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager to join the Abdo business consulting team. If you have a passion for positively impacting business clients and their accounting and finance operations, this role is for you. As a Manager, you will lead a team providing accounting and financial services to our business clients within multiple industries: manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, real estate, and construction. You will oversee various consulting projects to help businesses address financial, operational, and regulatory challenges, and improve their financial efficiency. Our services include fractional CFO and staffing, long-term planning, budgeting/forecasting, process improvement, monthly close processes, special projects, and software implementation. At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence. Our culture is built on the following principles: Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other. Growth & Development - We get better every day. Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees