Manager - Accounting & Business Services

Rubinbrown Llp - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Manager

Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

RubinBrown LLP, founded in 1952, is a leading accounting and professional consulting firm known for its commitment to experience, integrity, and value. The firm is seeking a Manager for its Accounting & Business Services team, which provides a range of accounting and consulting services to small to mid-sized businesses. This role is pivotal in helping business owners navigate through various phases of their business journey, from startup to growth and eventual exit. The services offered by the Entrepreneurial Services Group include accounting, tax preparation and planning, financial statement compilation or review, and compliance with payroll and sales tax regulations. As an Accounting & Business Services Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the engagement workflow for multiple clients across various industries. This includes reviewing income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, as well as overseeing work-papers and financial statements for review and compilation engagements. The manager will establish direct communication with clients, acting as their primary point of contact and developing into a trusted advisor. The role also involves planning and executing engagements in accordance with RubinBrown's Client Service Standards, supervising staff, and identifying performance improvement opportunities. The firm prides itself on its culture, which emphasizes personal and professional development, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. Employees are encouraged to embrace the "Be Your Best For Others" culture, participate in team social activities, and enjoy flexible work arrangements. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and equity among its team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engagement workflow of client deliverables for multiple clients in various industries
• Understand general accounting concepts and procedures
• Review income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
• Review work-papers and financial statements for review and compilation engagements
• Review accounting and month-end close completed by either our team or client
• Establish direct communication and relationship with clients as primary point of contact
• Develop into role of clients' trusted advisor
• Plan and execute engagements effectively, adhering to RubinBrown Client Service Standards
• Supervise staff assigned to the engagement
• Identify and communicate accounting and tax matters to other engagement team members
• Identify and communicate performance improvement opportunities to staff
• Continually build technical expertise
• Assist in scoping and onboarding new clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree
• CPA required
• 5-7+ years of experience in public accounting
• Prior income tax preparation experience, including partnerships, corporations, and individuals is a plus
• Strong technical skills and ability to utilize technology effectively
• Excellent leadership capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required)
• Ability to stay organized and appropriately prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic personality
• Willingness to take initiative

Nice-to-haves

• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Strict adherence to professional ethics
• Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements available
• Annual Team Member Update event with all employees
• Collaborative team across multiple markets
• Regular opportunities for team social activities
• Support of experts and other departments within the firm