Senior Accounting Manager

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager is a leadership role within BST Gallagher Flynn’s Outsourced Accounting & Advisory practice. The role oversees complex client engagements, manages financial reporting and close processes, and supervises and develops accounting professionals. It combines advanced technical accounting expertise with client advisory, people leadership, and engagement management. The manager is responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of client financial reporting; leads month-end and year-end processes; manages audits and tax engagements; and serves as a trusted advisor to client leadership and boards. The role typically manages 5–10 concurrent client engagements and serves as a senior escalation point for technical, client, and team matters.

BST Gallagher Flynn is a regional accounting and advisory firm formed through the merger of BST & Co. and Gallagher Flynn & Company. It provides assurance, tax, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, consulting, valuation, forensic accounting, and other specialized services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and individuals across the Northeast and beyond. The Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services team serves small to mid-sized for-profit and nonprofit organizations, combining day-to-day accounting support with higher-level financial management and advisory services.

The firm describes its culture as people-focused and offers a flexible work schedule, an excellent benefits program, professional education opportunities, and competitive compensation. Travel to client sites may be needed for client experience and relationship building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or client-facing accounting roles.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements.
• Prior people management or senior-level team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced general ledger, reconciliation, and financial statement review expertise.
• Demonstrated experience with budgets, forecasts, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing audits and coordinating tax engagements.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, and Planner.
• Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with high standards for accuracy.
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, and budgets while meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed for client experience and relationship building.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Fund EZ, Workday, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and foster trusted relationships with owners, executives, and boards.
• Manage client engagements from planning through execution, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Provide strategic financial insights, analysis, and advisory support to assist clients with decision-making.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, including KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Lead and participate in client, management, and board meetings.
• Oversee day-to-day financial reporting accuracy and on-time processing for assigned clients.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Review and approve balance sheet, bank, payroll, and subledger reconciliations.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP.
• Build and review client budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses.
• Oversee and improve month-end close processes for small to mid-sized organizations.
• Lead audits, reviews, and other attest engagements from start to finish.
• Coordinate and manage annual tax return preparation and compliance filings.
• Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure strong internal controls and recommend process improvements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team staff; assign work, review deliverables, and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Monitor workloads and engagement status to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a role model for the firm’s values, professionalism, and client service standards.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Team’s standardized accounting procedures and methodologies.
• Leverage and support cloud-based accounting systems and technology implementations.
• Apply audit-style rigor to month-end close and reporting processes.
• Identify efficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement across client engagements.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Excellent benefits program.
• Professional education opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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