Senior Accounting Manager - Outsourced Accounting Leader

BST Gallagher Flynn; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP in Vermont is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead our Outsourced Accounting & Advisory practice, oversee complex engagements, and mentor accounting professionals.

You will manage month-end close, audits, tax engagements, client reporting, and advisory services, while upholding GAAP and internal controls. Travel to client sites may be required to support leadership and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements.
• Prior people management or senior-level team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced general ledger, reconciliation, and financial statement review expertise.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Fund EZ, Workday, or similar systems.
• Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships with owners, executives, and boards.
• Oversee client engagements from planning through execution, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality.
• Provide strategic financial insights, analysis, and advisory support for decision-making.
• Lead month-end close and year-end processes and coordinate audits and tax engagements.
• Review and approve balance sheet, bank, payroll, and subledger reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and strong internal controls.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Budgets and forecasting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement review

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Workday

Fund EZ

Job description

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP in Vermont is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead our Outsourced Accounting & Advisory practice, oversee complex engagements, and mentor accounting professionals.

You will manage month-end close, audits, tax engagements, client reporting, and advisory services, while upholding GAAP and internal controls. Travel to client sites may be required to support leadership and client relationships.