Accounting Advisory Manager

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to consult with diverse clients on complex accounting and finance challenges, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within the rapidly growing Accounting Advisory Services group. You'll lead engagement teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritizes professional growth and work-life flexibility. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days of paid time off

Flex Fridays

Parental leave

401(k) plans

CPA exam bonus

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting, preferably in advisory or audit.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex accounting and finance issues for clients.
• Manage client engagements, including work plans and budgets.
• Develop relationships with clients and colleagues across services.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Writing

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CPA

PMP

CMA

CGMA

CAAS

Job description

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Schneider Downs is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory Services group. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity as the Manager will be a key member of this growing practice area.

Schneider Downs Accounting Advisory Services group offers a variety of technical accounting advisory services, as well as outsourced accounting and finance advisory services, for every type of organization from small businesses that have limited resources to large publicly-traded and privately-held companies who need technical expertise. Schneider Downs Accounting Advisory Services’ clients engage with us to help solve complex accounting and finance challenges where no two projects will be the same. This requires you to think on your feet and think in unique and creative ways to develop answers to complex issues.

Learn more about our Accounting Advisory practice here: https://vimeo.com/696684410

Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. We are also open to individuals working remotely for this opportunity if they are within driving distance from our clients and offices.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Consult with clients on complex accounting and finance issues which may include, but are not limited to, technical accounting issues, financial reporting, operational accounting, buy-side or sell-side accounting assistance, and post-merger integration.
• Develop and lead an engagement team to respond to our clients’ unique needs and expectations.
• Manage the client engagement including work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout the duration of the project, including strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan.
• Build relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide seamless integrated services.
• Assist with new business development, including identification of other service needs at our current clients.
• Participate in career development activities and technical training of staff.
• Develop and sustain relationships with client executives and senior management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum of five years in public accounting, preferably working within either an accounting advisory or external audit function is required.
• CPA, PMP, CMA, CGMA, and/or CAAS licensure is required.
• A proven track record of managing projects and delivering excellent client service while building relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to respond to client needs quickly.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in making an impact in a rapidly growing service offering of Schneider Downs.

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, and Drive.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
- Competitive compensation
- Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
- 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
- Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
- Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
- 401(k) plans and profit sharing
- CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

ABOUT SCHNEIDER DOWNS
For over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with a Personal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-established national and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned – as well as not-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporate profile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, proactivity, and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment the SD Standard and it’s what makes us different.

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.

BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW.
Schneider Downs does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

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