Senior Manager, Outsourced Finance & Accounting

Cherry Bekaert; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total rewards package

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting in Austin to lead client engagements, manage monthly closes, and deliver high-quality financial insights. You will act as a trusted advisor, oversee invoicing, and mentor teams while shaping staffing, utilization, and technology improvements.

The role requires CPA and 8+ years in accounting/finance, with outsourced accounting or consulting experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on growth and continuous

Qualifications

• CPA designation with bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting and finance experience, including outsourced accounting or consulting.
• Experience leading client engagements and managing teams in professional services.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and related technologies.
• Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead client engagements, including monthly close and consulting projects, from planning through execution and delivery.
• Serve as a key client contact, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables within budget.
• Prepare and present financial results and analysis to client management, finance committees, and audit committees, with support from Directors as appropriate.
• Oversee client invoicing processes, including review and coordination of collection follow-ups.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering professional growth, engagement, and collaboration.
• Assist with staffing, resource planning, and utilization management across engagements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Ensure engagements comply with industry standards, firm methodologies, and best practices while monitoring key financial and performance metrics.
• Support practice leadership with strategic initiatives by identifying client expansion opportunities and contributing to growth efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem-solving

Financial systems proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/financial systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting in Austin to lead client engagements, manage monthly closes, and deliver high-quality financial insights. You will act as a trusted advisor, oversee invoicing, and mentor teams while shaping staffing, utilization, and technology improvements.

The role requires CPA and 8+ years in accounting/finance, with outsourced accounting or consulting experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on growth and continuous