Accounting Manager - Client-Facing

Growthoperators; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and retirement plan

MN Paid Family and Medical Leave

Disability, life and critical illness'

Flexible time off

Employee assistance programs

Quarterly incentive program

Job summary

Growth Operators in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to advance beyond a traditional accounting manager role, servicing multiple clients and leading finance projects.

You will oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting, advise on best practices, and drive process improvements while collaborating with diverse leaders. This full-time position offers flexibility between on-site client work and remote work, with exposure to mergers, audits, and growth-focused engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and various accounting/ERP systems.
• Enjoy working with multiple clients in a variety of industries.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment to manage priorities of multiple clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise, recommend, and implement accounting and finance best practices.
• Lead or support month end tasks – journal entries, account reconciliations, ledger tie-outs, etc.
• Provide oversight of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Project management - keep the project on track and identify opportunities to provide value to our clients.
• Assist with cash, treasury management, revenue, expenditures and payroll tasks.
• Assist in streamlining accounting processes and improving procedures.
• Lead and coordinate external financial audit activities.
• Develop and monitor accounting policies.
• Implement appropriate internal controls.
• Monthly financial statement preparation.
• Financial analysis, cash forecasting, variance analysis and budget-to-actual reviews.
• Due diligence tasks – preparing to acquire or to sell.
• Oversee A/R, A/P and/or payroll tasks.
• Various ad hoc projects related to drive growth at our clients

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Client management

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Accounting Manager role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different Finance/Accounting leaders and mentors?

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

We are seeking a professional with prior experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller who is ready to use their skills to drive business results and deliver high quality service to our clients.

The client-facing Accounting Manager serves Growth Operators’ clients by managing the accounting function and/or projects for our clients. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). Client relationships are overseen by the Client Relationship Manager, an HR Partner or Managing Director of the company. Work performed by the Accounting Manager on client engagements may include the following:

• Advise, recommend, and implement accounting and finance best practices
• Lead or support month end tasks – journal entries, account reconciliations, ledger tie-outs, etc.
• Provide oversight of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
• Project management - keep the project on track and identify opportunities to provide value to our clients
• Assist with cash, treasury management, revenue, expenditures and payroll tasks
• Assist in streamlining accounting processes and improving procedures
• Lead and coordinate external financial audit activities
• Develop and monitor accounting policies
• Implement appropriate internal controls
• Monthly financial statement preparation
• Financial analysis, cash forecasting, variance analysis and budget-to-actual reviews
• Due diligence tasks – preparing to acquire or to sell
• Oversee A/R, A/P and/or payroll tasks
• Various ad hoc projects related to drive growth at our clients

Note: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with full-cycle accounting
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, various accounting and ERP systems
• Enjoy working with multiple clients in a variety of industries
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to use independent judgment to work with and manage priorities of multiple clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal team
• Strong project management skills
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

Preferred Experience

• CPA (active or inactive) and/or MBA
• Background in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
• Prior experience in consulting or contract work
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies
• Project management experience

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location.
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment/ Travel

• The work is performed on-site at client locations, remotely from home, and at Growth Operators' office in downtown Minneapolis.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-town and overnight travel is expected.

Benefits/Total Rewards

• Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. We are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer match, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, flexible time off programs, employee assistance programs, and additional perks.
• In addition to the base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in a quarterly incentive program.

ABOUT GROWTH OPERATORS

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.
• Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies.
• Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.