Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Manager - Hybrid Leader

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid care leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an experienced FAO Manager for our Houston team. You will oversee outsourced accounting services, drive financial reporting, and mentor a team including offshore members.

You will engage with clients on budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and process improvements while ensuring timely deliverables and high client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience within a public accounting firm.
• Experience providing outsourced accounting, client accounting advisory, or controllership services to multiple clients.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals, including remote and offshore team members.
• Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of outsourced accounting services and financial reporting for a portfolio of client engagements.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members.
• Oversee client onboarding activities, including system setup, project planning, and process implementation.
• Review management reporting packages, financial statements, reconciliations, and other client deliverables.
• Partner with clients on budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and management reporting.
• Monitor engagement performance, resource utilization, work-in-progress, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to identify process improvements and technology-driven efficiencies.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring quality, timeliness, and exceptional client service.
• Support the implementation of new accounting technologies and special projects as needed.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Client management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Accounting software

Offshore team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an experienced FAO Manager for our Houston team. You will oversee outsourced accounting services, drive financial reporting, and mentor a team including offshore members.

You will engage with clients on budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and process improvements while ensuring timely deliverables and high client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.