Job Description
Accounting + Advisory Services Manager Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your future and be surrounded by people who listen?If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.
Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting, advisory, and wealth management services.We are headquartered in Atlanta and have a national reach while still offering a local firm flavor.
We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and great benefits.You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication of our leaders to help you achieve your career goals.Smith + Howard provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta's top accounting Firms.
If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an "AJC Top Work Place" and a "Best of the Best Firms" (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
Summary As a leading firm in accounting and advisory services, we seek a highly skilled and licensed CPA to join our team as a Manager of Accounting and Advisory Services. This pivotal role is designed for a professional committed to excellence, efficiency, and innovation in accounting practices. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic leader passionate about driving team performance, enhancing service quality, and delivering comprehensive accounting solutions to our clients.
Essential Functions + Manage complex accounting and advisory clients through effective communication to understand client needs, propose practical solutions, and coordinate with engagement staff and other departments.
+ Assess prospective clients' needs and scope the work required to create accurate fee estimates before onboarding new clients and maintaining strong relationships to ensure high satisfaction and long-term engagement as a part of business development.
+ Oversee a team of accounting professionals, managing performance, fostering a positive team culture, and unlocking the potential of high performers through motivational techniques.
+ Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching and development opportunities to staff, and maintain responsibility for the team's overall technical training and skills development.
+ As a licensed CPA, perform the final review of all work deliverables, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards, firm policies, and the professional ethics of the firm, AICPA, and the Georgia Society of CPAs.
+ Act as a technical resource for the team, leveraging interdepartmental relationships to address complex accounting issues that span the expertise of Tax, Assurance, and Consulting groups.
+ Drive quality control initiatives and identify efficiencies to enhance the overall performance and productivity of the team.
+ Implement best practices in accounting processes and technology adoption to maintain a competitive edge.
+ Provide expert advisory services in areas including but not limited to accounting, consolidated financial reporting, controllership activities, business process outsourcing, company-wide financial planning and analysis, cash-to-accrual conversions, foreign currency, internal controls, and best practices.
Position Requirements + Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license with a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards not limited to the cash, tax, and accrual-basis frameworks.
+ Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
+ Several years of experience in accounting, focusing on outsourced accounting and controllership services within a CPA firm or similar professional services environment.
+ Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and staff at all levels.
+ Proficiency in accounting software and technologies, with a willingness to stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the industry.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle high-pressure situations. Smith and Howard
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