Experienced Manager, Accounting Advisory Services

BDO USA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards

Job summary

BDO USA in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support clients with complex finance functions on a project basis. You will act as a key contributor across engagements, guiding month-end closes, financial reporting, and ad hoc analyses.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, and strong Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP). Travel up to 50% and ability to interact with senior stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, focus in Accounting preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Ten+ years accounting experience required
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP) required
• Public or private equity accounting experience preferred
• Strong Excel proficiency required

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
• Prepare and review miscellaneous accounting reports
• Coordinate with multiple client stakeholders across engagements
• Participate in and lead ad hoc projects
• Assist clients with SEC reporting and new accounting pronouncements
• Identify and implement process improvements

Skills

Accounting

Excel Advanced

Client Management

Public Accounting

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

SAP

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting and finance functions. This role is project based and will work with a variety of clients.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting and finance functions. This role is project based and will work with a variety of clients.

Job Duties

• Functions in various capacities including Controller, CFO, or Project Leader for clients
• Demonstrates an ability to manage multiple client stakeholders simultaneously
• Prepares miscellaneous accounting reports
• Participates and leads various ad hoc projects
• Oversees all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing
• Demonstrates an ability to perform due diligence procedures for clients
• Assists clients with SEC Reporting
• Resolves complex accounting issues, and assist clients with implementation of new accounting pronouncements including ASC606 and ASC842
• Ensures work is accurate and follows the correct technical approach
• Creates and documents processes as well as suggests and implements process improvements
• Recognizes and offers additional appropriate BDO services to clients
• Other duties as required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred
• Master’s degree, preferred

Experience

• Ten (10) or more years accounting related experience, required
• Experience working with public, private or private equity companies, required
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or SAP, required
• Professional services industry experience, preferred
• Public Accounting experience, preferred
• Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical skills commensurate with level of experience
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism even under pressure
• Team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help
• Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communications skills with ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization
• Continually strive to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set
• Strong organizational skills especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to travel minimum of 50%, preferred

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Colorado Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Illinois Range: $85.0 0/hr - $95.00/hr

Maryland Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Minnesota Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Washington Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Washington DC Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance your financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"