Manager-Finance and Accounting BPO/Managed Services

Baker Tilly • Madison, WI

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About The Position

As a Manager in our Mid Market Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services practice, you'll be a key leader, providing exceptional, best-in-class financial and accounting expertise to a portfolio of clients. You'll work in a modern, cloud-based environment, leveraging your deep knowledge of finance and accounting operations, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R). You'll act as a strategic business advisor, providing valuable insights and driving process improvements for our clients. You will lead and mentor a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Six or more years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting functions is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field is required.
• Advanced knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams and mentor staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public accounting, professional services, or a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment is a plus.
• Experience in a client-facing role is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Franchise Accounting is strongly preferred
• CPA or MBA is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite or Sage Intacct is a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, financial automation and digital transformation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outsourced accounting and advisory services to clients, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Perform and manage the end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) and that all reporting complies with the appropriate accounting frameworks.
• Support the client engagement team, ensuring quality, completeness, and workflows are efficient, streamlined.
• Act as a primary point of contact and business advisor for client leadership (CFOs, Controllers), providing insights based on industry trends and business acumen.
• Maintain a robust system of internal controls to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy and relevance of financial results.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, utilizing technology and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coach, train, and mentor staff, promoting teamwork, professional development, and strong client service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees