CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager to guide complex accounting challenges and improve financial reporting. The role supports multiple client engagements with a national CFO Advisory practice, offering hybrid or remote work and travel as needed.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with senior leadership, and expand engagement scope while delivering solutions across ASC 480, 606, 718, 805, 815, and 842 projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license highly preferred.
• 5+ years in public accounting, advisory, or industry accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements and act as a trusted project advisor.
• Support and optimize financial close processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timelines.
• Assist with accounting transformation initiatives (cash-to-accrual, opening balance sheet, purchase accounting).
• Guide audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors.
• Lead technical accounting projects covering ASC 480, 606, 718, 805, 815, 842.
• Advise on IPO, SPAC, and SEC reporting matters (disclosures and compliance).
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, memos, reconciliations, audit support, and SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K).
• Mentor and develop team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to enhance client service and broaden engagement scope.

Skills

Project leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager

Overview

In this role you will serve as a trusted advisor to corporate accounting and finance teams, guiding complex accounting challenges, improving financial reporting, and navigating regulatory requirements. You will manage multiple client engagements, lead project teams, and deliver solutions across technical accounting, SEC reporting, financial transformation, and transaction-related initiatives. The position sits within a national CFO Advisory practice with industry-focused teams, offering flexible hybrid or remote work with travel as needed. You will shape client service, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with senior leadership to expand engagement scope.

Compensation / Benefits

• hybrid/remote work flexibility
• annual bonus
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• retirement plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Care Leave

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements and act as a trusted project advisor
• Support and optimize financial close processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timelines
• Assist with accounting transformation initiatives (cash-to-accrual, opening balance sheet, purchase accounting)
• Guide audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors
• Lead technical accounting projects covering ASC 480, 606, 718, 805, 815, 842
• Advise on IPO, SPAC, and SEC reporting matters (disclosures and compliance)
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, memos, reconciliations, audit support, and SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
• Mentor and develop team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to enhance client service and broaden engagement scope

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license highly preferred
• 5+ years in public accounting, advisory, or industry accounting
• Experience supporting SEC registrants, public companies, or PE-backed organizations
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and research skills
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, or SEC reporting
• Proven project management and ability to lead engagements from planning to completion
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and work independently and in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with finance leaders and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel 25-40%

• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• ASC 480, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 815, ASC 842
• SEC reporting processes and filings
• Financial statement preparation and disclosures