Client Accounting and Projects Manager

Bst Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Employee bonus program

Job summary

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP seeks a Client Accounting & Projects Manager to lead client accounting projects, strategic advisory services, and complex project management across the engagement lifecycle. You’ll partner with clients, practice leadership, and the Operations team to implement improvements in systems, processes, and reporting.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong project management, and client relationship expertise, with experience in managed services transitions and governance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive outsourced accounting, advisory, or public accounting experience.
• Experience leading complex client engagements and managed services transitions.
• Hands-on with cloud-based accounting solutions and integrated platforms (QBO, Sage Intacct, Fund EZ, NetSuite, Workday).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills for reporting and forecasting.
• Proven ability to oversee scope, timelines, and deliverables across projects.
• Solid understanding of AP/AR and payroll processes and their impact on operations.
• Experience reporting to executive leadership and Boards with insights and recommendations.
• Capability in forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting.
• Experience supervising accounting/advisory professionals in a team setting.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the vision and strategic initiatives of the Outsourcing Accounting & Advisory leadership team for the Business Advisory and Projects function.
• Partner with projects leadership to manage activities across the three-phased delivery model (Assessment, Implementation, Managed Services).
• Support complex client advisory and ad hoc strategic projects, including assessments and implementations.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, controls, efficiencies, and reporting via technology.
• Develop and execute financial models, business plans, and forecasting tools for clients in exit planning or growth.
• Oversee day-to-day client financial operations and ensure timely real-time reporting.
• Apply audit-based methodologies to month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations with documentation.
• Analyze general ledger activity for variances, trends, and anomalies monthly and annually.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance reporting is accurate and on time.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client leadership and Boards; communicate clearly.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for clients.
• Lead annual audit coordination and tax return processes.
• Assist with supervising, mentoring, and developing project accounting team members.
• Own multiple projects, managing scope, timelines, resources, and deadlines.

Skills

Strategic project management

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Travel willingness

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

QBO

Sage Intacct

Fund EZ

NetSuite

Workday

Excel

Job description

About the Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Team

Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services is a highly specialized, organized team of chief financial officers, controllers, senior accountants, and bookkeeping specialists with years of experience working with small to mid-sized organizations, for-profit and non-profit.

This team offers much more than outsourced functional-level accounting and bookkeeping, and more than exclusively high-level financial management. It provides a comprehensive blend of services that accomplish our clients’ daily accounting needs while working towards a corporate financial goal and mission.

About the Client Accounting & Projects Manager Role

The Client Accounting & Projects Managerplays a key role within the Outsourcing Accounting & Advisory team, managing client accounting projects, strategic advisory services, and complex project management throughout the client engagement lifecycle. This role leads assessments related to managed services transitions and helps elevate the quality, consistency, and overall client experience across the team’s three-phased approach: Assessment, Implementation, and Managed Services. The Manager partners closely with clients, practice leadership, and the Operations team to identify opportunities and implement solutions that strengthen client operations and financial reporting.

The Client Accounting & Projects Manager works with Projects Team leadership using the firm’s preferred technology solutions and implements client-approved improvements across technology systems, processes and procedures, internal controls, financial reporting and forecasting, and client training. Success in this role requires a strategic mindset, strong project management and client relationship skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering best-in-class client service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support and execute the vision and strategic initiatives of the Outsourcing Accounting & Advisory leadership team for the Business Advisory and Projects function.
• Partner with the projects leadership team to manage activities across the firm’s three-phased delivery model (Assessment, Implementation, and Managed Services), ensuring smooth transitions from project work to ongoing managed services.
• Support complex client advisory and ad hoc strategic projects, including managed services assessments and implementations.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, internal controls, operational efficiencies, client training, and reporting through innovative use of technology platforms.
• Support the development and execution of financial models, business plans, and forecasting tools for clients engaged in exit planning, acquisitions, or long-term strategic initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day client financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely processing and real-time financial reporting.
• Apply audit-based methodologies to the month-end close process and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations supported by appropriate documentation and subledger detail.
• Perform analytical reviews of general ledger activity to identify missing transactions, trends, and anomalies on a monthly and annual basis.
• Ensure all compliance and regulatory reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client leadership teams and Boards, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for clients.
• Lead annual audit coordination and tax return preparation processes.
• Assist with supervising, mentoring, and developing project accounting team members, supporting performance, growth, and engagement.
• Own multiple projects and be accountable for scope, timelines, deliverables, resources and deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in outsourced accounting, advisory, or public accounting, with experience managing complex client engagements.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting solutions and integrated technology platforms, such as QBO, Sage Intacct, Fund Ez, Net Suite, Workday etc. (implementation experience).
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Products (Outlook, Teams, Planner, etc.)
• Hands-on experience leading client assessments, implementations, and managed services transitions, including ownership of scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR and payroll processes and their impact on client financial operations.
• Direct experience working with executive leadership and Boards, providing financial reporting, insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management.
• Proven experience overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and tax preparation with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting or advisory professionals in a team-based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes.
• Ability to prepare financial statements on an accrual basis .
• Ability to analyze report variances and issues with financial statements.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust, understand client needs, and serve as a strategic advisor to client leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel to client sites as needed.

About BST Gallagher Flynn LLP

BST Gallagher Flynn is a regional accounting and advisory firm formed through the merger of BST & Co. and Gallagher Flynn & Company. The combined firm provides assurance, tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, consulting, valuation, forensic accounting, and other specialized services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and individuals across the Northeast and beyond. With headquarters in Latham, New York and South Burlington, Vermont, the firm brings together the collective expertise, industry depth, and relationship-driven culture of both organizations to help clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment with confidence.

Why choose BST-GFC:

• Diversity of our Expertise
• Communication is Open and Objective
• Professional Environment and Attitude is Fostered
• Advancement is Encouraged
• Ideas are Welcome
• Community Impact and Employee Engagement
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work
• Hybrid and Flexible Work Model

Please visit our website to learn more about BST-GFC’s Talent Experience.

BST-GF offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience; prior relevant experience, skill sets, training; licensure and certifications; market data and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role can be found in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon the role, hiring location, and qualifications. At BST-GF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual case. BST-GF offers a robust benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life and disability insurance, flexible work, development and tuition reimbursement.

For additional information on BST-GF’s total rewards, visit our website at: www.bstco.com