Manager of Accounting Advisory

Brennan Staffing Group Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Staffing Group Inc. seeks a Manager for Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) in Boston to lead client engagements, apply technical accounting expertise, and mentor staff. Ideal candidates excel in a client-facing environment and drive growth of a rapidly expanding advisory practice.

The role focuses on U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and complex accounting matters, with opportunities to support mergers, acquisitions, and capital transactions while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting, consulting, technical accounting, corporate accounting, or controllership.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting research methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
• Ability to travel as required based on client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting advisory engagements while ensuring exceptional client service and project execution.
• Advise clients on implementing and applying U.S. GAAP and new accounting standards.
• Serve in outsourced Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership capacities as needed.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, debt vs. equity classification, business combinations, and other complex transactions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, capital raises, and financing transactions from an accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and financial statement disclosures.
• Assist clients with financial reporting, audit readiness, month-end close, and year-end reporting processes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of account reconciliations, financial analyses, cash flow forecasts, and management reporting.
• Analyze business processes, identify accounting and reporting risks, and develop practical solutions to improve financial operations.
• Build and manage strong client relationships while collaborating with auditors, legal counsel, investors, and other professional advisors.
• Develop presentations, reports, and analyses for executive management, boards, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Participate in practice development and business development initiatives to support the growth of the advisory practice.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston-market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent that's a perfect fit for each client's needs.

Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)

Our growing Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice is seeking a Manager with experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, consulting, or corporate controllership. This role will lead client engagements, provide technical accounting expertise, mentor team members, and support the continued growth of a rapidly expanding advisory practice.

You’ll work directly with executive leadership teams, finance organizations, and high-growth companies on complex accounting, financial reporting, transaction, and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional who excels in a client-facing environment and enjoys solving complex business challenges.

About us:

Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston-market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent that's a perfect fit for each client's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting advisory engagements while ensuring exceptional client service and project execution.
• Advise clients on implementing and applying U.S. GAAP and new accounting standards.
• Serve in outsourced Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership capacities as needed.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, debt vs. equity classification, business combinations, and other complex transactions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, capital raises, and financing transactions from an accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and financial statement disclosures.
• Assist clients with financial reporting, audit readiness, month-end close, and year-end reporting processes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of account reconciliations, financial analyses, cash flow forecasts, and management reporting.
• Analyze business processes, identify accounting and reporting risks, and develop practical solutions to improve financial operations.
• Build and manage strong client relationships while collaborating with auditors, legal counsel, investors, and other professional advisors.
• Develop presentations, reports, and analyses for executive management, boards, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Participate in practice development and business development initiatives to support the growth of the advisory practice.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting, consulting, technical accounting, corporate accounting, or controllership.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting research methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
• Ability to travel as required based on client and business needs.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience within Accounting Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Technical Accounting, Audit, CFO Advisory, or Controllership functions.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, capital raises, debt financings, and other strategic initiatives.
• Knowledge of ERP platforms including NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Prior experience leading client engagements and developing high-performing teams.
• Digital assets, blockchain, or experience in the emerging technology industry is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact accounting and transaction advisory engagements across diverse industries.
• Gain direct exposure to CFOs, Controllers, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership teams.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with significant opportunities for advancement.
• Play an instrumental role in building and growing a premier accounting advisory practice while delivering meaningful value to clients.
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Base Salary Range is $140,000 - $170,000

Office locations: Boston, Rhode Island, Connecticut