Accounting Advisory Manager

Crowe

. Lead accounting advisory engagements from scoping through final delivery .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,400 - $205,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading accounting advisory engagements, managing client relationships, and providing strategic recommendations. Proficient in technical accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement within diverse industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Public Accountant LicenseAccounting Advisory ExperienceFinancial Reporting ExpertiseProject Management SkillsStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingFinancial ReportingPurchase AccountingSEC ReportingAudit ReadinessAccounting Standard ImplementationFinance TransformationProcess ImprovementComplex Transaction AnalysisData Quality Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCoaching and Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Accounting AdvisoryPublic AccountingCorporate FinanceEngagement ManagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead accounting advisory engagements from scoping through final delivery
Manage engagement objectives, staffing, timelines, budgets, risks, quality, and client communications
Advise senior finance stakeholders and present practical recommendations
Coordinate clients, engagement teams, auditors, and other stakeholders
Research and analyze complex transactions and apply relevant accounting guidance
Prepare technical memoranda and other client-ready deliverables
Advise on purchase accounting, SEC and financial reporting, accounting standard implementation, audit readiness, and remediation
Evaluate, design, and implement improvements to accounting and finance processes
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, data quality, and decision support
Monitor accounting, regulatory, and industry developments and translate them into client guidance
Supervise, coach, and develop engagement team members
Support proposals, presentations, recruiting, thought leadership, service development, and business-development activities
Identify emerging client needs and opportunities to expand relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
At least five years of relevant experience in accounting advisory, technical accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance, or recent public accounting external audit
Active Certified Public Accountant license
Demonstrated experience leading engagements and developing accounting professionals
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities while maintaining quality, accountability, and effective stakeholder communication
Strong analytical, project management, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 30% annually based on client and business needs
Public accounting or accounting advisory experience serving clients across multiple industries preferred
Experience with complex transactions, purchase accounting, SEC reporting, accounting standard implementation, audit readiness, or finance transformation preferred
Experience supporting business development, proposals, presentations, recruiting, or market-facing thought leadership preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements to balance work with life moments
Well-being support
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Career Coach meetings and career guidance
Inclusive culture valuing diversity
Comprehensive total rewards package