Accounting Manager — Advisory Consultant

Accounting Manager — Advisory Consultant

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Managing Director, Practice Leader

Full-time · Exempt

2–4 years public accounting + 2–4 years corporate accounting

About NOW CFO

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full month-end close process for client organizations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and reclassifications
• Perform and review account reconciliations across balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities
• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Investigate and explain variances between actual results and prior periods or budget
• Support year-end close and coordinate with external auditors or tax preparers as needed

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring proper coding and classification of transactions
• Oversee and process accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor payments, invoicing, and collections follow-up
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis
• Manage fixed asset schedules and record depreciation in accordance with company policy
• Process payroll entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts in coordination with the client’s payroll provider
• Maintain prepaid schedules, deferred revenue schedules, and other balance sheet support schedules

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for client management teams on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Identify and document internal control gaps and recommend practical improvements to accounting processes and procedures
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and accounting policy documentation for client organizations
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and client-specific accounting policies across all deliverables

• Work proficiently within client ERP and accounting systems including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Xero, and others
• Assess accounting workflows, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and implement practical process improvements that strengthen accuracy, internal controls, and consistency
• Identify opportunities to improve system usage, automate manual processes, and streamline the accounting close
• Support accounting system clean-ups, data migrations, and onboarding of new clients onto appropriate platforms.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for assigned client engagements
• Communicate clearly and professionally with client owners, operations managers, and other stakeholders on accounting matters
• Provide training and guidance to client administrative or bookkeeping staff as needed
• Flag issues, risks, or unusual items to the Managing Director proactively and with appropriate context

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in public accounting at a CPA or advisory firm (audit/assurance)
• 2 to 4 years of corporate accounting experience in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar role
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Hands-on experience with the full month-end close cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in at least one major accounting system (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear and professional communication skills comfortable interacting directly with business owners and management teams
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently in client environments with minimal oversight

• CPA license or active CPA candidate
• Experience working across multiple industries or company sizes
• Exposure to accounting clean-up, system migration, or process improvement projects
• Experience working in a consulting, outsourced, or fractional accounting environment
• Familiarity with payroll processing platforms (Gusto, ADP, Paychex, or similar)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to engagement quality and utilization
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries, company stages, and accounting environments no two engagements are the same
• A defined growth path within the NOW CFO platform toward Senior Consultant, Controller, and Director levels
• Mentorship and support from experienced Managing Directors and senior consultants
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that rewards ownership, initiative, and results

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