Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Consultant

Base Salary: $70,000$90,000, depending on experience Work Schedule: Hybrid

Make an Impact Across Portland Businesses

NOW CFO is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager Consultant to support clients throughout the Portland, Oregon market.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety, client interaction, and solving day-to-day accounting challenges. You will oversee essential accounting functions, support accurate financial reporting, lead close processes, and help clients strengthen their accounting operations.

Unlike a traditional Accounting Manager position tied to one company, this role offers exposure to multiple businesses, industries, accounting systems, and leadership teams.

Candidates must be located in or willing to commute throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets, including Vancouver, Salem, and nearby communities.

What You'll Do

Oversee full-cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, billing, payroll support, and revenue recognition

Lead month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reports

Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports

Ensure accounting records and financial reporting follow GAAP and established accounting practices

Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis

Research and resolve account discrepancies and accounting issues

Improve accounting procedures, documentation, internal controls, and reporting processes

Assist with audit requests, tax preparation, and external reporting requirements

Work directly with Controllers, CFOs, business owners, and client leadership teams

Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff as needed

Manage responsibilities across multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Five or more years of progressive accounting experience

Previous Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting, or similar experience

Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience

Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations

Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, or variance analysis

Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred

Experience across multiple industries or business environments is a plus

Familiarity with systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting platforms

Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly

Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Comfortable working independently and communicating directly with clients and business leaders

Willingness to travel to client locations throughout Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding areas

Why NOW CFO

Work with a variety of clients, industries, and accounting systems

Build broader accounting management and client-facing experience

Make a direct impact on client accounting operations and financial reporting

Solve new business challenges instead of repeating the same routine

Develop experience working directly with Controllers, CFOs, and business owners

Join a collaborative consulting team with opportunities for professional growth

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager who wants greater variety, broader exposure, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple organizations.

Apply today to grow your career with NOW CFO.