Client Advisory Services Manager

Hungerford; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Hybrid schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Hungerford seeks a Client Advisory Services Manager to lead engagements, mentor staff, and deliver insights that go beyond compliance. You’ll balance hands-on client work with team leadership, guiding strategic discussions and advisory services for for-profit clients.

You'll oversee full-cycle engagements, translate data into actionable insights, develop and review financial models and budgets, and monitor payroll and sales/use tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant public accounting experience.
• 3+ years in a client-facing leadership or advisory role.
• Active CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Intacct, or NetSuite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A collaborative, servant-focused mindset when working with clients and teammates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of full-cycle client engagements for for-profit organizations.
• Lead financial discussions, prepare for advisory meetings, and translate data into actionable insights.
• Develop and review financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support client growth initiatives.
• Oversee payroll processes and manage sales and use tax compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams across service lines to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Mentor and coach staff, building confidence, skills, and future leaders.
• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts that support firm growth.

Skills

Public accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 85 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to employee, client, and community growth and success. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.

Your Impact

As a Client Advisory Services Manager, you’ll serve as a strategic partner to our clients, helping them navigate complex financial challenges and make informed business decisions. This is a highly visible, client-facing role where you’ll lead engagements, mentor team members, and deliver insights that go well beyond compliance. Your days will be dynamic and impactful—balancing hands-on client work, team leadership, and forward-looking advisory conversations that help businesses thrive.

How You Will Add Value

• Provide strategic oversight of full-cycle client engagements for for-profit organizations
• Lead financial discussions, prepare for advisory meetings, and translate data into actionable insights
• Develop and review financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support client growth initiatives
• Oversee payroll processes and manage sales and use tax compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
• Collaborate with internal teams across service lines to deliver a seamless client experience
• Mentor and coach staff, building confidence, skills, and future leaders
• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts that support firm growth

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field
• 5+ years of relevant public accounting experience
• 3+ years in a client-facing leadership or advisory role
• Active CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Intacct, or NetSuite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A collaborative, servant-focused mindset when working with clients and teammates
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work

What You'll Gain

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling and personalized hybrid work arrangements
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) + company match and retirement advising
• Opportunities to get involved through volunteer hours, DEI initiatives, and community engagement
• A supportive, people-first environment where your expertise and ideas are valued

Join Us

If you’re excited by advisory work, energized by client relationships, and looking for a firm that supports your growth as much as your success, Hungerford may be the right fit for you.