Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory

MorganFranklin Consulting - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Manager of Accounting Advisory at McLean, VA, is responsible for providing expert guidance to clients on various accounting and financial reporting issues. This role involves advising both fast-growing companies and established enterprises on projects such as IPO preparation, transaction support, and audit readiness. The position emphasizes collaboration, technical expertise, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively while contributing to the development of the firm's methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Advise fast growing companies and well-known enterprises on projects including IPO preparation, transaction support, carve-outs and/or spin-offs, audit readiness, and new accounting pronouncements.
• Engage with clients and colleagues on technical accounting and control-related issues to provide research guidance and recommendations.
• Create and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project work plans, delivery approach, milestones, and results to client stakeholders.
• Review team progress to ensure compliance with work program and professional standards.
• Educate internal and external audiences on accounting best practices.
• Identify, design and implement creative business solutions to improve the firm's methodology and approach.
• Establish credibility as a trusted advisor.
• Manage client relationships with an eye toward identifying and closing on new business opportunities.
• Actively participate in career development activities and technical training of staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA, CMA, or CIA designation.
• 8+ years of professional services experience (public accounting or advisory firm) and/or financial reporting experience with a Fortune 500 organization.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/audit practices, procedures and reporting standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA.
• Knowledge of Tier 1 accounting packages (i.e. Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and build teams that deliver services and solutions that surpass client expectations.
• Previous experience leading and executing complex projects in challenging environments.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive employee culture.
• Inclusive and diverse workforce.