Accountant and Advisory Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accountant and Advisory Manager based in the United States.

Take on a leadership role where you will combine technical accounting expertise with client advisory and team management responsibilities. This position offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality financial reporting while building trusted relationships and driving operational excellence. Working in a collaborative and technology-driven environment, you will mentor accounting professionals, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help deliver exceptional client service. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting that values autonomy, continuous learning, and leadership, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Accountabilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, acting as the primary point of contact while ensuring clear communication, high client satisfaction, and timely delivery of all engagements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to the strategic direction of the accounting and advisory practice and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate both remote and in-person team members, managing workloads, schedules, and participation in client meetings and business planning activities.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports, performing final quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Mentor, coach, and support team members through ongoing training, constructive feedback, and professional development initiatives.
• Leverage technology and best practices to improve service delivery, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster strong collaboration across engagement teams.
• Promote operational excellence by maintaining high standards of client service, financial accuracy, and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of management-level accounting experience, with at least 3 years working in an accounting firm or public accounting environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple client engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and provide advisory support.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Proficiency with modern accounting technologies and digital collaboration tools.
• French or another foreign language is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance with HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match of contributions up to 6% after three months of employment.
• Unlimited paid time off policy, with a minimum of two weeks encouraged annually.
• Transportation benefits, including commuter programs and Citi Bike membership.
• Flexible, work-from-home-friendly environment.
• Office perks including complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks, and regular team social events.
• Collaborative culture focused on professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning.