BPO Accounting Manager: Advisory & Audit Lead

Citrin Cooperman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman seeks a Business Process Outsourcing Manager in its Advisory Department to lead client financial operations, including GL, payables, payroll, and reporting. This role also manages cross-border staff, coordinates monthly closes, and interacts with vendors, clients, and auditors.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and technical accounting decisions, while enhancing internal processes and overseeing 409A valuations for clients. Experience with ERP implementations is valued.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar role.
• Desire to work with life science companies and strong GAAP knowledge.
• Expert in Excel and data analysis for forecasting and reporting.
• Experience with multiple accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct).
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience; 2+ years Big 4 or regional public accounting audit.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day financial operations including general ledger, payables, payroll, and reporting.
• Oversee onshore and offshore staff and ensure internal controls are followed.
• Coordinate monthly and annual closing processes and audit support.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and financial statement prep per GAAP.
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and external auditors as primary contact.
• Lead 409A valuation processes and advise on accounting decisions.
• Drive process improvements and automate where possible.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Relationship building

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting and data analysis

ERP systems

Excel expert

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Leadership/management

Big 4/regional audit experience

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA certification

MBA preferred

Job description

Citrin Cooperman seeks a Business Process Outsourcing Manager in its Advisory Department to lead client financial operations, including GL, payables, payroll, and reporting. This role also manages cross-border staff, coordinates monthly closes, and interacts with vendors, clients, and auditors.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and technical accounting decisions, while enhancing internal processes and overseeing 409A valuations for clients. Experience with ERP implementations is valued.