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GHJ

Accounting Manager – Client Accounting & Advisory Services

GHJ

. Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client accounting and advisory services, with a strong focus on financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. Proven ability to lead engagements, mentor accounting professionals, and enhance client operations through strategic recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Client Accounting Services (CAS)Financial ReportingBudgeting and ForecastingLeadership and MentoringCloud-Based Accounting Systems

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Hard Skills
Month-End CloseAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Statement PreparationCash Flow AnalysisKPI DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementProject Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAdvisory MindsetClient Relationship Management
Tools & Technologies
Reporting ToolsAutomation Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
Advisory ServicesProfessional ServicesOutsourced Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive leadership teams
  • Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and KPI development
  • Analyze financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, automation, and technology
  • Manage multiple client relationships, priorities, deadlines, and engagement budgets
  • Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals
  • Maintain high standards for client service and work quality
  • Support client relationship growth and business development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting, advisory, consulting, or outsourced accounting experience
  • Experience managing client relationships and leading accounting engagements
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end close
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and management reporting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
  • Ability to communicate financial information effectively to business owners and executives
  • Experience within Client Accounting Services (CAS), Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS), outsourced accounting, or a similar professional services environment
  • Experience providing fractional Controller or CFO-level support
  • Strong business acumen and an advisory mindset
  • Experience leveraging cloud-based accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation
  • Demonstrated success mentoring and developing accounting professionals
  • Ability to identify opportunities to improve client operations and financial performance
  • CPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Additional benefits and compensation may apply