Manager Advisory Finance Transformation

77 consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants is looking for a Manager to join their team in San Francisco, California. This role is tailored for accountants transitioning from traditional roles to advisory-centric careers. You will work closely with CFOs and financial leaders, tackling critical accounting initiatives and enhancing client interactions. Ideal candidates will possess a CPA designation and 5+ years of public accounting experience, demonstrating adaptability and strong problem-solving skills in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation is required.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting is necessary.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and technical accounting is a must.

Responsibilities

• Engage with financial leaders on accounting initiatives.
• Aid clients in addressing operational and reporting challenges.
• Provide controllership support and audit readiness.

Skills

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Client interaction

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Active US or Canadian CPA designation

Job description

This position is tailored for accountants seeking to transition from traditional public accounting roles into a dynamic, advisory-centric career path.

As a Manager, you will engage directly with CFOs, CAOs, Controllers, and other financial leaders at large and high-growth organizations on critical accounting and finance initiatives.

Your responsibilities may encompass a variety of functions, including financial reporting, technical accounting, controllership support, internal controls, audit readiness, post-acquisition integration, IPO preparedness, process optimization, and broader finance transformation projects.

This role is distinctly non-repetitive compared to typical audit or tax functions.

You will be positioned as a trusted advisor in accounting and finance, aiding clients in addressing complex operational and reporting challenges.

This approach offers enhanced interactions with key decision-makers, increased visibility into diverse business scenarios, and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple industries and corporate landscapes.

The position is particularly appealing to professionals emerging from Big 4 firms, national accounting practices, or robust in-house finance teams who seek to further their accounting careers while embracing a variety of work, greater client exposure, and a career trajectory that is less constrained than conventional firm environments.

To excel in this role, you should possess a strong technical foundation, demonstrate confidence in client interactions, exhibit adaptability across varying business contexts, and be motivated to build a career that integrates accounting proficiency with advisory influence.

Qualifications

• Active US or Canadian CPA designation
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a public accounting environment
• Proficiency in financial reporting and technical accounting
• Strong client interaction and communication capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High adaptability to diverse business environments