Outsourced Accounting Manager | Professional Services & Manufacturing

Client Challenge•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outsourced Accounting Manager is part of Brixey & Meyer’s CFO Services practice line and Professional Services & Manufacturing Industries team. The role oversees multiple client engagements and manages a team of Seniors and Accountants, with client work focused on outsourced accounting and interim Controller services. The Manager coaches and mentors staff, manages client relationships, and contributes to networking and practice development. This position reports to the Senior Manager and Shareholder. The Manager provides CFO Services to clients, manages engagement delivery and client expectations, reviews accounting and financial reporting work, and looks for opportunities to create value and improve efficiency. The role also contributes to hiring and developing team members, firm administration, business development, and community and professional organization involvement. The position requires working in client systems, including QuickBooks Online and other ERP systems, and may involve travel to client sites up to one hour from the home office. Brixey & Meyer describes itself as a fast-growing firm recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting and as a Best Place to Work. The firm emphasizes employee well-being, professional growth, an inclusive and supportive environment, and opportunities to work with a diverse client base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least 2 years of managerial or direct supervisory experience.
Advanced computer literacy, including proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
Valid driver’s license and transportation to client sites up to one hour from the home office location.
Ability to work individually and collaboratively within a team.
Process-oriented approach, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or continuing coursework.
CPA or relevant certification.
Experience or interest in leveraging automation or AI-based tools.
At least 5 years of qualified work experience based in public accounting.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, value-added CFO Services to clients.
Manage client expectations and deliver exceptional service to a book of business.
Manage multiple ongoing engagements, meet client deadlines, schedule staff, and ensure staff time is properly utilized.
Build and maintain relationships with key client contacts.
Identify opportunities to create value, reduce costs, and maximize efficiencies for clients.
Review Seniors’ and Accountants’ work for accuracy of accounting and financial reporting.
Mentor and coach Seniors and Accountants.
Assist with CFO Services administrative tasks, including scheduling, sales pipelining, performance reviews, and billing.
Become an expert in QuickBooks Online and other ERP systems used by clients; work in client systems and perform detailed transactions and analyses as needed.
Assist with hiring, developing, and managing CFO Services team members as assigned.
Meet annual budgeted billable hours.
Cultivate new business for the firm and identify additional services for current clients.
Cross-sell and identify additional services for current clients.
Participate in firm committees and activities.
Promote the firm in the community and through involvement in professional organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.