Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Manage daily accounting tasks and deliverables for a portfolio of nonprofit and/or government contractor clients.

• Ensure the monthly close processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.

• Act as the main point of contact for ongoing communication with clients.

• Assist in client onboarding by setting up workflows, timelines, and expectations.

• Present financial results and key insights to client management and leadership teams.

• Plan, schedule, and staff engagements effectively; delegate responsibilities to foster staff development.

• Monitor engagement budgets, time budgets, and resource utilization; help with billing processes.

• Recognize opportunities for process enhancements, automation, and advisory insights.

• Review internal controls and staff work programs; provide coaching, training, and constructive feedback.

• Supervise and evaluate Staff and Senior Accountants while mentoring Supervisors.

• Prepare client financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP, regulations, and firm standards.

• Identify GAAP implications pertaining to client transactions.

• Anticipate potential issues, inform leadership about significant developments, analyze problems, and suggest solutions.

• Foster an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.

• Stay updated on relevant standards, regulations, industry trends, and cloud-based accounting tools.

• Conduct professional development programs.

• Prepare reports and projects as requested by partners.

• Engage in practice and proposal development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

• Generally, 5-10 years of experience in public accounting/outsourced accounting, showing progression in complexity, scope, and the number of engagements managed.

• CPA designation is preferred but not mandatory.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with employees, partners, clients, and vendors.

• Ability to organize projects, prioritize tasks, and delegate responsibilities in dynamic circumstances.

• Capability to take a lead role in planning and executing assigned projects.

• Ability to maintain focus on daily activities while keeping long-term objectives in perspective.

• Capacity to uphold the confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.

• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities.

• At least 40 hours of continuing professional education required annually.

• Participation in a career development program is expected.

• Ability to mentor less experienced staff members.

• Proficiency in modern accounting technologies such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Nexonia, Excel, and Generative AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.

• Employer-supported medical coverage.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Flexible work culture.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Continuing professional education support.

• Inclusive business environment.