Client-Facing Accounting Manager & Growth Advisor

Growth Operators; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

MN Paid Family and Medical Leave

Flexible time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Growth Operators is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to steer client engagements and drive high-quality accounting services. You will lead month-end close, controls, and financial reporting while coordinating with client teams and Growth Operators’ finance leaders.

You will manage budgeting, cash flow, and audits across multiple client industries, with on-site Minneapolis work as needed. CPA/MBA preferred and 6+ years’ experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Minneapolis area.
• CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise, recommend, and implement accounting and finance best practices.
• Lead or support month end tasks – journal entries, account reconciliations, ledger tie-outs, etc.
• Provide oversight of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
• Project management - keep the project on track and identify opportunities to provide value to our clients
• Assist with cash, treasury management, revenue, expenditures and payroll tasks
• Assist in streamlining accounting processes and improving procedures
• Lead and coordinate external financial audit activities
• Develop and monitor accounting policies
• Implement appropriate internal controls
• Monthly financial statement preparation
• Financial analysis, cash forecasting, variance analysis and budget-to-actual reviews
• Due diligence tasks – preparing to acquire or to sell
• Oversee A/R, A/P and/or payroll tasks
• Various ad hoc projects related to drive growth at our clients

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred (active or inactive)

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Growth Operators is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to steer client engagements and drive high-quality accounting services. You will lead month-end close, controls, and financial reporting while coordinating with client teams and Growth Operators’ finance leaders.

You will manage budgeting, cash flow, and audits across multiple client industries, with on-site Minneapolis work as needed. CPA/MBA preferred and 6+ years’ experience are desirable.