Senior Manager (FAS)

BAO Consulting Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

CPA CPE support

Job summary

BAO Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Accounting Advisory practice in Dallas, TX. You will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, controllers, and PE sponsors, owning complex engagements end-to-end and guiding teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will lead technical work on US GAAP matters, drive policy development, and participate in business development. A CPA and 7–10 years of experience in public accounting or consulting are preferred, with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; CPA preferred.
• 7–10 years total experience, 4+ years in public accounting or advisory.
• Deep US GAAP knowledge; IFRS exposure a plus.
• Proven track record managing multiple engagements and teams.
• Strong executive presence with senior stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent project management; budget and billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting advisory and financial reporting engagements end-to-end.
• Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on topics like consolidations, VIEs, ASC 718, impairment, and purchase price allocations.
• Oversee financial statement prep, restatements, and audit remediation.
• Drive accounting policy development and adoption of new standards.
• Own relationships for key clients; identify evolving needs and opportunities.
• Mentor Managers and Senior Associates; build high-performing teams.
• Contribute to practice development: methodology, tools, templates, thought leadership.
• Support business development: proposals, pitches, client entertainment.
• Collaborate with BAO leadership on resource allocation and talent planning.

Skills

Accounting advisory

US GAAP expertise

Engagement leadership

Client relationship

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

About the role

BAO Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Accounting Advisory practice. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and PE sponsors - owning complex engagements end-to-end while building our practice and developing the next generation of BAO talent. This is a high-visibility role with a clear path to Director.

What you'll do

• Serve as engagement lead for complex accounting advisory and financial reporting projects, managing scope, timeline, budget, and quality
• Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on multi-faceted issues including consolidations, variable interest entities (VIEs), complex debt instruments, equity compensation (ASC 718), impairment, and purchase price allocations
• Lead financial statement preparation, restatement, and audit remediation engagements
• Drive accounting policy development, adoption of new standards, and implementation of accounting changes
• Act as primary relationship owner for key client accounts; proactively identify and address evolving client needs
• Build and manage high-performing engagement teams; mentor Managers and Senior Associates
• Contribute to practice development including methodology, tools, templates, and thought leadership
• Actively participate in business development, including proposal writing, pitching, and client entertainment
• Collaborate with BAO leadership on resource allocation, utilization, and talent planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's a plus; CPA required
• 7-10 years of total experience with at least 4 years in a public accounting or consulting advisory role
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent client engagements and engagement teams
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills; experience managing budgets and billing

Preferred qualifications

• Big 4 or top-tier national firm experience
• Experience advising PE-backed or sponsor-owned businesses
• Exposure to capital markets transactions (IPO readiness, SPAC, debt offerings)
• Established professional network in Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston markets

Company benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision - comprehensive coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with Employer Match - we invest in your future, not just your clients'.
• Unlimited PTO - take the time you need. We measure output, not hours.
• Paid Parental Leave - time to be present when it matters most.
• Professional Development - CPA CPE reimbursement and continuing education support.

About BAO Consulting LLC

In 2021, we started BAO Consulting Group because we saw an opportunity to redefine the consulting model through our diverse experience, versatile capabilities, and extensive networks. From high-stakes challenges to day-to-day relationships, we strive to make an impact by providing practical and effective advice that helps you reach your goals-and solve your problems-quickly and efficiently.

We provide comprehensive Accounting , Finance and Transaction Advisory services, offering strategic expertise and tailored solutions to address complex business needs. Our clients rely on us for trusted guidance and informed decision-making across all stages of their business lifecycle.