Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible work schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stout Risius Ross, LLC in Atlanta is seeking a Manager, equivalent to a Vice President role, to lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements. The ideal candidate should possess broad knowledge of US GAAP and experience in financial statement preparation and M&A transactions.

The position offers a compensation range of $87,000 - $195,000, eligibility for an annual bonus, and a total rewards program with professional growth opportunities.

Candidates must have strong analytical skills and experience presenting to executive teams.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP, including purchase accounting and revenue recognition.
• 5+ years of finance process and transformation experience.
• Combination of audit and advisory experience; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze complex contracts.
• Contribute to the review of accounting memoranda and policies.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial statement preparation

M&A transactions experience

Audit readiness

C-suite presentation

Organizational skills

Technical and analytical skills

Proficiency with QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

SAP

Oracle

AI tools

Job description

Title

Manager (equivalent to Vice President role)

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements with responsibility for research, preparation of client deliverables.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and support communication with client, identifying issues, resolving discrepancies, and escalating matters.
• Review and analyze complex contracts, conduct and support technical accounting research, and document conclusions per guidance.
• Contribute to the review of accounting memoranda and policies, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with accounting standards.
• Partner with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry‑agnostic environment.
• Prepare account reconciliations and vendor communications.
• Perform technical accounting research for complex contracts.
• Prepare accounting memoranda and policies.
• Determine appropriate journal entries and operational accounting matters.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures.
• Research SEC filing requirements and prepare supporting schedules.
• Serve as post‑acquisition integration SME and demonstrate familiarity with standard IMO practices.
• Serve as technical accounting SME for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad‑hoc research and support.
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for clients, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and journal entries.
• Participate in business development, client pursuits, and proposals.
• Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across projects.
• Interact with finance‑focused ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle.
• Leverage AI‑enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverables, and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP, including purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock‑based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and interpreting complex accounting standards.
• Deep experience with M&A transactions, especially post‑acquisition integration.
• AICPA and PCAOB‑level audit readiness preferred.
• Experience presenting to c‑suite and executive tiers.
• Entrepreneurial and client‑service focused mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Relationship‑focused and positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify, and interest in AI tools.
• Education: Bachelor of Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of finance process and/or transformation experience.
• Service line experience in manufacturing, CPG, healthcare, or financial services.
• Combination of audit and advisory experience; CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $87,000.00 - $195,000.00.
• Eligible for an annual bonus plan.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work schedules and discretionary time off.
• Professional growth opportunities, training, mentorship, and employee resource groups.
• Inclusive culture fostering belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.