Manager- Accounting Advisory

Centri; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory consulting firm seeks a Senior Manager to oversee Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent project management and coaching skills while ensuring accurate financial statements. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting, an active CPA, and over 10 years of experience, preferably in public accounting. This role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CPA.
• Over 10 years of relative accounting experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Thrives in an environment of changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans.
• Lead project management, client service, and coaching of team members.
• Prepare and review complex technical accounting memos.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Centri Business Consulting provides the highest quality advisory consulting services to its clients by being reliable and responsive to their needs. Centri provides companies with the expertise they need to meet their reporting demands. Centri specializes in financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting research, valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and tax, CFO and HR advisory services for companies of various sizes and industries. From complex technical accounting transactions to monthly financial reporting, our professionals can offer any organization the specialized expertise and multilayered skillsets to ensure the project is completed timely and accurately.

Career Advancement

• Working at Centri is not just a job, it is a career path. We promote on talent, not tenure, allowing our team to take ownership of their growth & career trajectory

This Senior Manager position has the primary responsibility of oversight over the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans. As a leader of the firm, the Senior Manager will demonstrate excellent project management skills, client service, and positive coaching to the team members in developing technical and professional competency.

Core Responsibilities

• In depth understanding of big picture complex Accounting Advisory topics and how they relate to each other. Ability to oversee progress of entire engagement in the preparation of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• Perform detailed review of work product completed, ensure all complex technical items have been identified and addressed, assess the accuracy of more complex financial statement areas such as SOCF, Equity, and EPS and identify disclosures which are inaccurate/incomplete.
• Prepare and review complex technical accounting memos and identify if the appropriate guidance has been used.
• Oversee and coach Managers to ensure knowledge sharing with the staff and seniors to develop more in-depth knowledge of preparation and review of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• In depth understanding of complex Accounting Advisory topic and developing subject matter expertise to allow for coaching of Managers.
• Identify more complex scope problems that may arise within the engagement, as well as opportunities for ancillary service offerings. Bring them to the attention of the engagement director.
• Lead complex update client meetings and/or calls independently in accordance with the project plan. With the assistance of the Engagement Managing Director and/or Partner, facilitate calls with the SEC, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals.
• Responsible for understanding engagement economics, leveraging the team appropriately, monitoring margin, scheduling, invoicing, etc.
• Leadership responsibilities include building in person connections with the team, peers and senior leaders in the Firm.
• Participate in the performance process to provide feedback for team members. Identifying additional training or parts of engagements that are beneficial for team members education. Reaching out to Human Resources when potential issues arise.
• Continue coaching the team to share knowledge in connection with the CPE committee to develop team members for the next level.
• Support Firm initiatives and development opportunities.
• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Being a strong champion for and thrives in an environment of changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster client relationships.
• Understand the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition.
• Recognizes opportunities for learning by pursuing challenging assignments and a hunger to become an expert.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Must have an active CPA.
• 10+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 in public accounting or professional services highly preferred.

This position is an exempt position as it relates to the fair labor standards Act. Centri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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