FAO Manager — Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Lead

C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert's FAO practice is growing; we seek an experienced FAO Manager to join our Houston team. You will oversee outsourced accounting services, manage client relationships, and lead both domestic and offshore team members to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

A Bachelor's in Accounting with CPA preferred and 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting preferred) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management in a public accounting firm.
• Experience providing outsourced accounting, client accounting advisory, or controllership services.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct; strong financial reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals, including remote/offshore teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Analytical with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of outsourced accounting services and financial reporting for client engagements.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members.
• Oversee client onboarding, system setup, and project planning.
• Review management reporting packages and financial statements.
• Partner with clients on budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and reporting.
• Monitor engagement performance, resource utilization, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate to identify process improvements and technology-driven efficiencies.
• Manage multiple projects with quality, timeliness, and exceptional service.

Skills

Outsourced accounting

Client accounting advisory

Team leadership

Remote/offshore team

Project management

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Financial reporting

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Job description

Cherry Bekaert's FAO practice is growing; we seek an experienced FAO Manager to join our Houston team. You will oversee outsourced accounting services, manage client relationships, and lead both domestic and offshore team members to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

A Bachelor's in Accounting with CPA preferred and 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting preferred) is required.