Outsourced Accounting Manager

BerryDunn • Hamden, CT

2h • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a Manager to join our Outsourced Accounting Practice Group. You will join a core team tasked with running multiple client engagements at any one time, and will perform duties such as Controller-to-go services which include maintaining the full general ledger, journal entries, budgets, and client consulting. Also, you will perform accounting software implementations, providing ongoing accounting software support, assist clients with developing and maintaining internal procedures/processes. You will also responsible for helping oversee and review staff work on related jobs. This position is planned to sit out of our New Haven, CT office.
Travel Expectations: This role requires minimal travel, less than 10% per year.

Requirements

• Minimum BA/BS degree in Accounting
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience
• An excellent understanding of accounting concepts and business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Ability to pick up new technology and software quickly
• Team player with a positive approach
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
• Oversee and review our professional team in preparing workpapers, financial statements (GAAP basis – non-disclosure) and preparing engagement correspondence.
• Develop and maintain a great working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform outsourced accounting.
• Lead team members to ensure we complete project components and assignment tasks.
• Perform duties at a Controller level for clients on an on-going basis.
• Maintain expertise of accounting software, trends, technology to be able to train internal team and external clients.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Actively participate in meetings as a key member of the outsourced accounting team.
• Assist principals and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
• Supervise, train, and mentor seniors, staff and interns on outsourced accounting and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.

Benefits

• Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.
• We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager