Outsourced Accounting Services - Manager

Unclassified - Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Winston-Salem, NC

About the position

The Outsourced Accounting Services Manager at Forvis Mazars, LLP is responsible for leading a team that provides exceptional client service in accounting operations. This role involves assessing clients' accounting systems, making recommendations for improvements, and implementing those changes. The manager will also assist clients with management reporting and engage in business development activities, all while fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Formally assess a client's current accounting system and business functions
• Make recommendations for improvement in various aspects of a company's financial operations
• Implement recommendations to a client's system
• Assist clients with management reporting, including budgeting, KPIs and other metrics
• Research, discovery, and creation of new business technologies to streamline and grow the practice
• Lead a team of Outsourced Accounting professionals, including ongoing teaching, training and professional development
• Participate in the proposal process for prospective clients
• Represent Forvis Mazars in the professional and business community

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting, organizational accounting operations including accounting system operations, financial statement preparation and supervision of accounting, payroll and sales tax functions
• Ability to learn to navigate several accounting packages and add-on platforms

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with accounting software(s), monthly/period processing and closing, financial statement analysis and preparation
• CPA, CGMA, or CMA certificate
• QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification
• Sage Intacct user experience and Accounting Specialist Certification
• Business development experience