Client Accounting Manager

Rehmann; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Volunteer time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Rehmann is seeking an Accounting Manager for our CAAS team to lead client accounting engagements from planning through completion. You will partner with business owners and executive leadership to transform financial information into strategic decisions that drive growth and efficiency.

With 8+ years in accounting/advisory, you will oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development while mentoring the team and expanding client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting, advisory, consulting, or outsourced accounting experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading engagements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive leadership.
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and KPI development.
• Identify process improvement and technology optimization opportunities.
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining high-quality client service.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Your Passion. Your Purpose.

If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

Your Passion. Your Purpose.

If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

To learn more about Rehmann, visit: https://www.rehmann.com/careers/

Job Description

Help businesses move beyond the numbers. As an Accounting Manager on our Client Accounting & Advisory Solutions (CAAS) team, you will partner with business owners and leadership teams to transform financial information into strategic decisions that drive growth, efficiency, and long-term success.

Why Professionals Choose CAAS?

• CAAS combines accounting expertise with strategic business advisory services.
• Work directly with decision-makers across a variety of industries rather than focusing solely on historical reporting.
• Help clients solve real business challenges through forecasting, cash flow planning, KPI development, and financial insights.
• Build long-term relationships and become a trusted advisor to client leadership teams.

Why Join Our CAAS Team?

• Our professionals do more than manage financial data. We help organizations improve performance and achieve their goals.
• Leverage modern cloud-based accounting technologies, automation tools, and reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with talented professionals in a culture focused on client success, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities

• Expand your advisory and consulting expertise.
• Mentor and develop future accounting professionals.
• Strengthen leadership and business development skills.
• Explore opportunities for continued advancement and increased client impact.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive leadership.
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and KPI development.
• Identify process improvement and technology optimization opportunities.
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining high-quality client service.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting, advisory, consulting, or outsourced accounting experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading engagements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience providing outsourced accounting, advisory, or fractional CFO support.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Passion for mentoring others and helping clients succeed.

We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest assets and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals.

• This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.