Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Manager: Lead Client Delivery

Cherry Bekaert LLP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an experienced FAO Manager for our Houston operations. You will oversee outsourced accounting services, lead domestic and offshore teams, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and management information for a portfolio of clients.

The role focuses on advising clients on accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and operational efficiencies, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management in a public accounting firm.
• Experience delivering outsourced accounting or controllership services for multiple clients.
• Experience leading offshore and remote teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• CPA preferred but not mandatory.

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

Accounting leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Offshore team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an experienced FAO Manager for our Houston operations. You will oversee outsourced accounting services, lead domestic and offshore teams, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and management information for a portfolio of clients.

The role focuses on advising clients on accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and operational efficiencies, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.