Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory

Forvis Mazars, LLP•New York, NY

3d•$149,300 - $229,700

About The Position

The Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team helps organizations strengthen their finance and accounting functions through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and hands-on execution support. The Senior Manager will contribute to the growth and success of the national practice by leading client engagements, managing project teams, and delivering high-quality solutions across complex accounting initiatives. The position combines technical accounting expertise with client and team leadership. It requires a focus on exceptional client service, developing and mentoring team members, and collaborating effectively across internal cross-functional teams and with clients. The role involves advising senior client executives, leading complex accounting and finance advisory engagements, overseeing engagement quality, and supporting business development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Seven or more years of relevant experience.
Strong proven technical expertise in financial accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or financial operations.
CPA license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for C-suite and senior client executives, providing strategic guidance, regular project updates, and executive-level presentations.
Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serve as a trusted advisor, and identify opportunities to expand service offerings.
Develop engagement strategies and lead the execution of complex accounting and finance advisory engagements in collaboration with AAS leadership.
Perform and review technical accounting research and advise clients on complex GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
Lead and support client engagements involving complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
Oversee engagement quality and ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
Identify and proactively resolve engagement challenges and risks, collaborating with leadership as needed to drive successful outcomes.
Lead, mentor, and develop project teams by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
Support business development through proposal development, engagement scoping, pricing, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.