Manager, Accounting Advisory

Forvis Mazars US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a senior Accounting Advisory professional to guide clients through complex accounting and reporting matters, including M&A, IPO readiness, SEC reporting, and other major transactions. You will interact with C-suite executives and lead multidisciplinary advisory engagements from inception to delivery.

The role emphasizes strong technical accounting expertise, client relationship management, and the ability to mentor teams while contributing to business development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proven technical expertise in the areas of financial accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or financial operations.
• CPA License.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for C-suite and senior client executives, providing strategic guidance, regular project updates, and executive-level presentations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Develop engagement strategies and lead the execution of complex accounting and finance advisory engagements in collaboration with AAS leadership.
• Perform and review technical accounting research and advise clients on complex GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support client engagements involving complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Oversee engagement quality and ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Identify and proactively resolve engagement challenges and risks, collaborating with leadership as needed to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, engagement scoping, pricing, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

CPA

Education

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

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Description & Requirements

Our Accounting Advisory team helps organizations navigate complex accounting and financial reporting matters, particularly during periods of growth, change, and significant transactions. The team works alongside clients to address technical accounting and reporting challenges, including mergers and acquisitions, new accounting standard implementation, SEC reporting, IPO readiness, and other complex transactions. Our professionals combine strong accounting knowledge with a consultative approach to help clients evaluate accounting implications, meet reporting requirements, and move confidently through complex financial events.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a primary point of contact for C-suite and senior client executives, providing strategic guidance, regular project updates, and executive-level presentations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Develop engagement strategies and lead the execution of complex accounting and finance advisory engagements in collaboration with AAS leadership.
• Perform and review technical accounting research and advise clients on complex GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support client engagements involving complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Oversee engagement quality and ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Identify and proactively resolve engagement challenges and risks, collaborating with leadership as needed to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, engagement scoping, pricing, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years or more of relevant experience
• Strong proven technical expertise in the areas of financial accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or financial operations
• CPA License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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