Manager - Outsourced Accounting Services (Special Projects)

EisnerAmper•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their Outsourced Accounting practice, focusing on special projects. This team assists clients in transforming their organizations by mitigating risk, overcoming challenges, meeting deadlines, and providing workforce solutions. The role is hybrid, requiring presence in the local office or client location as needed, and availability to work within Eastern and/or Central time zones. EisnerAmper offers a flexible work environment, a culture recognized for its "Places to Work" awards, and opportunities for professional growth within a large and rapidly growing accounting and advisory firm.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in accounting or related field
5+ of relevant accounting, audit and/or financial statements experience
Prior supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or exams passed is preferred
Accounting back-office experience
Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems including, but not limited to, the Microsoft office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other software programs such as adobe, along with technologies for scheduling, travel and expense reporting and timekeeping.
Intermediate or advanced level with software tools, such as Sage Intacct, Restaurant 365, NetSuite, and QuickBooks, etc.
Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
Ability to handle multiple client files and deadlines at one time.
Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
Ability to perform in challenging situations in a positive professional manner.
Experience using AI platforms and tools, including Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT.

Responsibilities

Evaluates client needs related to accounting and finance processes and assesses accounting function to recommend project approaches.
Contributes to the proposal development process on outsourced controller/CFO projects and other special projects.
Participates in engagement planning and budgeting and definition of content and deliverables while managing controls and risk.
Manages and delivers on outsourced controller/CFO projects including: managing and providing oversight on client’s day-to-day accounting function, coordinating accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, and remitting appropriate payments to applicable taxing organizations.
Manages month end closing process and prepares financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Research of technical accounting issues as appropriate; formulates resolution of issues identified through the research process.
Manages special projects related to client accounting functions, including evaluating, recommending and implementing appropriate improvements to the client’s internal accounting processes and internal controls.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with leadership to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
Identifies client challenges and manages day-to-day relationships.
Performs activities necessary to client engagements including ensuring appropriate levels of staffing on projects are maintained, managing scheduling of internal and external activities, creating and managing project budgets, and ensuring projects come in at or under approved budget.
Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the correlation between Outsourced Accounting Services and other Eisner Amper service offerings.
Directs engagements and special assignments, supervising multiple engagements simultaneously and ensures assignments are accomplished by the budgeted time.
Delivers client services including onsite and remote consultation, performance of activities unique to each engagement; development and implementation of deliverables; development and delivery of training and workshop materials; maintenance of client project timelines; monthly maintenance of project budgets; and monthly client billing activities.
Interacts regularly with other consulting service line leaders and team members, builds and maintains relationships among other service lines and Eisner Amper locations.
Works closely with management to lead and participate in practice development activities.
Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success, as needed.
Reviews reports, statements and returns upon completion.
Informs engagement Senior Manager, Director, or Partner of the status and other pertinent aspects of the engagement.
Recommends new approaches, resource tools, deliverables, policies, and procedures to impact continual improvements in departmental efficiencies and services performed.
Provides direction, training, guidance and oversight to department Staff and Senior consultants.
Reviews performance and provides coaching and addresses employee issues and concerns.
Identifies, plans and supervises the professional and technical development of the staff through training venues and options.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention within the Outsourced Accounting Services Team.
Maintains required CPE hours for firm and licensing standards.