Proven · 1 month ago
Accounting Manager - Client Lead
Proven is a forward-thinking accounting firm dedicated to providing next-level financial solutions. The Accounting Manager - Client Lead will oversee financial operations, streamline processes using technology, and manage key client relationships while mentoring the accounting team.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Meet with clients monthly and quarterly for reviews and present financials
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts for client organizations
Assist with defining, benchmarking, and implementing operational best practices
Understand all aspects of accounting cycle for client work; billing, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, budgeting, revenue recognition, and other various special analyses
Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
Help Prepare and review daily, weekly, monthly financial statements for client organizations
Help manage the monthly close process for client organizations
Assist with management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting for client organizations
Resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain the integrity of the information
Work in a multitude of software packages to facilitate billing, invoicing, inventory, reporting, forecasting, etc
Serve as the primary point of contact for key client relationships, maintaining regular communication and addressing client inquiries and concerns
Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs, financial goals, and challenges, and provide strategic advice and guidance accordingly
Manage client engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services, and identifying opportunities for additional value-added services
Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the accounting team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations
Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional development and growth
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address performance issues as needed
Qualification
Required
Experience in accounting and financial management
Strong understanding of the accounting cycle including billing, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, budgeting, and revenue recognition
Ability to compile and analyze financial information
Experience with cloud-based software technologies
Excellent multitasking skills
Strong communication skills to serve as the primary point of contact for key client relationships
Ability to manage client engagements and ensure quality and timely delivery of services
Leadership skills to provide guidance and direction to the accounting team
Experience in mentoring and coaching team members
Ability to conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback