Managing Director | Accounting Advisory Services

CBIZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ is seeking a Managing Director for our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice in Boston. You will lead client engagements, develop new business, and provide senior technical accounting guidance on ASC topics, such as revenue recognition, consolidations, and SPAC transactions.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring staff, and collaborating with cross-functional CBIZ teams to deliver high-quality services and sustainable growth for the FAAS practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in public accounting or related leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SEC rules, IPOs, SPACs, and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the FAAS practice with a focus on client engagements and new business development.
• Provide deep technical accounting expertise on mergers, acquisitions, and complex financing structures.
• Mentor team members and collaborate across CBIZ service lines to expand revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

CBIZ is seeking a Managing Director with strong public accounting experience, strong leadership qualities and an ability to generate new business to help support and grow our Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice (FAAS). The Managing Director will be an integral part of the FAAS team primarily focused on managing and providing deep expertise on client engagements and helping build out the practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and high energy team and to directly impact the performance, operations and success of the practice.

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Proven track record delivering transaction-oriented accounting and reporting services for mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, complex capital raising and financing structures
• Deep technical expertise for various accounting topics such as equity versus debt classification, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, public company reporting rules and regulations, complex equity/liability awards other technical accounting matters
• Industry expertise and experience in non-financial services sectors
• Excels at building client relations, delivering high quality client service and providing mentorship to team members
• Collaborative approach working with the CBIZ professional standards group (subject matter experts)
• Develops new business relationships both internally at CBIZ and externally to generate new business and attract new talent.
• Collaborates across service lines to facilitate go-to-market strategies for client pursuits and generates cross-selling revenues
• Proactively uses professional network for talent acquisition and lead generation
• Successful at identifying and creating recurring revenue streams from advisory engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in public accounting (audit or advisory) or in a corporate leadership position
• Familiarity and knowledge of application of SEC rules and regulations, including prior experience with IPO, reverse merger and SPAC transactions
• Understanding of and experience with application and research of U.S. GAAP and relevant auditing standards
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
• Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously while managing time and budget
• Well-developed aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations
• Experience collaborating with tax, valuation and risk advisory professionals in problem solving situations
• Prior experience managing teams and the development of others

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 10 years supervisory experience
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proven high level of business integrity, client service and leadership skills
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United the. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.