Finance as a Service Manager for Growth & PE-Backed Tech

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Finance as a Service (FAAS) practice, serving private equity-backed and growth-stage technology, life sciences, and high-growth companies. This role focuses on outsourced accounting operations, close processes, and finance transformation to help clients scale efficiently.

The Manager will guide accounting operations, financial reporting, and process optimization, while coordinating with executives, lenders, auditors, and transaction teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or advisory experience.
• Experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, consulting, or corporate accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, monthly close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and leading teams.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights for management and investors.
• Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary client contact for private equity-backed and growth-oriented companies across the technology and life sciences sectors.
• Manage and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules for quality and completeness.
• Lead finance and accounting outsourcing engagements, including oversight of offshore and domestic team members.
• Assist clients in designing and implementing scalable accounting processes that support growth and operational efficiency.
• Advise clients on finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, process automation, reporting enhancements, and system optimization.
• Support private equity portfolio companies through transactions, integrations, carve-outs, acquisitions, and post-close operational improvements.
• Coordinate with client executives, investors, lenders, auditors, tax advisors, and transaction teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Identify accounting, operational, and reporting risks and develop practical recommendations to mitigate them.
• Mentor and develop staff and senior associates while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships, expanding existing engagements, and identifying new service opportunities.

Skills

Client service orientation

Strategic advisory

Project management

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks Online

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Finance as a Service (FAAS) practice, serving private equity-backed and growth-stage technology, life sciences, and high-growth companies. This role focuses on outsourced accounting operations, close processes, and finance transformation to help clients scale efficiently.

The Manager will guide accounting operations, financial reporting, and process optimization, while coordinating with executives, lenders, auditors, and transaction teams