Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services at BDO USA Experienced Career Site

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Service Delivery, Business Development, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Accounting Knowledge, Financial Management, Technology Proficiency, Mentoring, Risk Management, Negotiation, Change Management, Team Management, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving

Industry

Accounting

Description

Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services acts as a leader within the AAO group and will be tasked with building a robust AAO practice. The AAO Senior Manager will be responsible for providing exceptional client service and supervising the work products of other professionals on the client relationship team; developing new business and working with the business development and marketing teams as opportunities move through the pursuit process; mentoring and developing the interpersonal and technical skills of the other client relationship team members. The individual in this role will responsibly manage the AAO practice through mitigating risk and managing the financial performance of their respective client portfolio. Job Duties: Client Service Delivery Manages the full-life cycle of all assigned engagements by providing technical expertise in all areas within the finance and accounting function. Understands the technology packages clients are using to support their accounting/finance functions; describes the major functions each system performs, and knows how the system performs those functions; explains the purpose and value of system functions that a client may not be using; identifies when a client is not using a technology package in a proper or efficient manner; learns new technology quickly, understands the essence of technologies, how they can be used, how they interact with other technologies and business functions, what the best methods/benefits are for using them, and applies these technologies to an engagement; actively explores what technologies are coming next and why, and how that applies to clients Facilitates effective discovery meetings with clients; uses open ended questions to identify what their objectives are, what financial information they value for management/decision making and why; creates a map of their current internal finance and accounting structure; looks for root causes and does not take information at face value; understands the complexity that can lie behind data Designs integrated solutions that respond to the specific situation; open to new ideas and solutions, and avoids “locking-in” to a single solution; knows BDO well enough internally to identify when services outside of AAO should be included and describes what these services achieve and how they operate; outlines the solution in a concise document and vets it internally with their leaders and other BDO stakeholders Accurately determines the cost of building a client solution; calculates the benefit to a client in dollar terms of the solution, using the pricing process; compares the differences between the perspectives, and if there is sufficient margin in between (given our confidence in our calculations) to have a profitable engagement, proposes a fixed fee based on current scope for review by leadership Formulates recommendations to client leadership on technical accounting issues, financial accounting policies and procedures and financial management issues; educates clients on how their finance and accounting needs will evolve as their business grows; helps clients identify next steps and persuades the client to value those unperceived needs; identifies what needs are critical versus what are not; looks at the business of the client holistically Periodically reviews solutions with their clients to determine if it is still the right solution for the current state of the business; develops a compelling future vision for a client; communicates in such a way as to inspire clients to take the journey towards that positive future Assertively manages conflict; uses negotiation techniques to drive difficult agreements between opposing parties/ideas and generally leaves parties satisfied with the result Supports the client through business changes and helps to facilitate the change management process; is comfortable with ambiguity, knows when to create clarity (or when clarity is possible) versus when to make progress without full definition; acts as a partner to clients, as part of their team; diagnoses the relationships and political structure of clients and appropriately navigates these complexities; quickly and accurately assesses people’s perspectives Gathers and/or reviews information necessary from the client to execute on engagements; creates, develops and maintains strong business relationships with clients, both internal and external Understands tax planning considerations/concepts for various business entities; comprehends the information presented on different tax return forms, analyzes this information to draw conclusions and have an intelligent conversation with clients – helping clients navigate business decisions and their potential financial and tax implications; appropriately refers tax related matters to Core Tax and Specialty Tax Services Business Development Supports AAO Leadership with business development strategies and service offerings targeted for various industries; builds sales pipeline and close new business; ensures prospect and sales information is entered into CRM as appropriate Refines designed solutions and work plans into a compelling proposal document that speaks the language of the client and identifies the value clients will be receiving Evaluates clients for acceptance (e.g., general risk matters, regulations that affect our work, international business, background checks, etc.), and develops statements of work based on solutions they have proposed, with support from their leaders Develops a strong understanding of the various industry groups and builds relationships with business development resources; has a deep awareness of the impact that different industries and service offerings have on the technical work and final deliverable; actively participates in industry trade groups and networking events Identifies new opportunities to cross sell to existing clients Explains the Advisory service offerings, as well as the broader firm to a client, prospect, or contact Gains an understanding of the BDO Alliance and BRN Network firms Developing Others Fosters a culture that embraces change and accountability Ensures AAO Managers and Staff are trained to understand and perform analytics and forecasting at a level where they are capable of interpreting financial results, recognizing trends and gaining insights into business performance improvements Provides training on all relevant software, processes and resources, as appropriate Evaluates the performance of AAO Managers and Staff, and assists in developing goals and objectives to enhance professional development that aligns with the firm’s and AAO’s objectives Drives recruiting efforts at all levels and assists with the on-boarding process Serves as a resource for the team, having developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting functions, technology for supporting these functions and how tax planning can differ by industry and business structure; knows what is required from a compliance perspective and what is considered a standard or best practice for the industry or business structure Project Management Creates a work plan following best practices of project management (breaking down projects into phases and tasks, estimating time/budget, setting milestones, managing dependencies, and measuring and reviewing progress) Bills engagements in a timely and effective manner, appropriate to the client’s situation and the state of the work; contributes to economic management matters such as forecasting and monitoring/managing to key metrics Aware of how their practice P&L is structured and can interpret common firm metrics (at a practice and an individual level) Accurately scopes a new project and constructs a fee estimate/budget that considers all appropriate details, including, but not limited to: architecting, designing and planning/estimating a tailored client solution; identifies resource requirements and developing transition plan and estimates appropriate margins for the practice and the overall picture of the client relationship Oversees client satisfaction with quality of work products, assigned staff, and engagement performance Reviews engagement economics for multiple clients to ensure continuous improvement in order to attain practice KPI's Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the day-to-day workload of AAO Managers and Staff; reviews final work products for managers, staff and BSC on assigned engagements and schedules; works in a manner that gives as much notice as possible and with generally reasonable workload and deadline demands Acts as Career Advisor to AAO Managers and Staff, as appropriate Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance OR equivalent experience, required MBA or other relevant advanced degree (Masters in Accountancy), preferred Experience: Eight (8) or more years of experience performing general accounting transactions and functions, required Four (4) or more years of supervisory experience, required Consultative or business advisory experience required Experience working with outsourced and/or delivery center operations, preferred License/Certifications: CPA certification, preferred Software: Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required Experience utilizing industry standard accounting software and BDODrive platform software such as Intuit’s QuickBooks Online (QBO), Microsoft NAV and Bill.com, preferred Prior experience utilizing industry recognized accounting research tools, preferred Language: N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fully understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. sales, purchasing, A/R, etc.) and common best practices/processes for how they operate, as well as how they interact; understands other business imperatives/functions (e.g. data security, internal controls, etc.) and how they can affect the finance and accounting functions; uses this knowledge to analyze the current structure of a client and identify what services identify what services or processes may be inefficient or missing and where we can add value, as well as advise on best practices for their overall financial ecosystem Ability to present well in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings; presents well to all levels of management, internally and with clients; projects confidence and expertise; communicates in a clear and concise manner that emphasizes key points; persuades others to their points of view; self-aware – knows when an approach is not working and can change course immediately Strong analytical and research skills GAAP knowledge, financial statement presentation, and report writing Strong organizational skills especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details Proven ability to lead a team in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously, while focusing on quality, customer satisfaction and service delivery Able to direct and prioritize the team to successfully execute multiple tasks Ability to act as the primary contact and provide an executive presence on engagements Capable of effectively managing a team of professionals and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel Interacts effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, including the Business Development team; demonstrates the capability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $120,000 - $180,000 Maryland Range: $120,000 - $180,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $120,000 - $180,000 Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead the Accounting Advisory Services group, focusing on client service delivery and business development. They will also mentor team members and manage the financial performance of client portfolios.