Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager ConsultantAt 8020 Consulting, we believe the best part of any role is the beginning—when challenges are fresh, learning is fast, and your impact is felt right away.The OpportunityAs a full-time Accounting Manager Consultant, you'll bring hands-on leadership and accounting expertise to support our clients through critical transitions, fast growth, and evolving reporting needs. You'll lead initiatives that enhance close processes, ensure compliance, and provide clarity to senior leadership—without the travel demands of traditional consulting. Engagements are tailored to align with your strengths while supporting continuous development.Examples of recent Accounting Manager-level engagements include:Leading the monthly close and reporting process for a high-growth consumer products companySupporting the first-year audit of a newly funded startup by building PBC schedules and driving audit readinessImplementing new accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842) and drafting technical memosImproving reconciliations and streamlining journal entry workflows using BlackLineManaging external audit coordination, issue resolution, and internal controls documentationAssisting in ERP implementations and optimizing subledger integrationsYou'll act as a trusted partner to clients' finance teams, delivering stability, clarity, and results.What We Look ForWe seek accounting professionals who are both technically strong and aligned with how we work:Communication: Clear, respectful, and effective—across teams and levels.Connectors: Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and easy to work with.Intellectually Curious: You think beyond the close to understand what drives business results.Excellence in Action: Committed to quality, ownership, and process improvement.Collective Success: You celebrate shared wins and contribute to team growth.Sense of Urgency: Responsive and proactive—you know timing matters.Ideal candidates also:Have strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close best practicesBring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadershipAre confident managing audits, reconciliations, and reporting processesAre comfortable adapting to new systems (NetSuite, SAP, BlackLine, etc.)Enjoy fast-moving environments and building client relationshipsWhy Join 8020?Exposure to dynamic projects across industriesA stable full-time role with variety—no job-hopping requiredDirect access to firm leadership and mentorshipA culture built on professionalism, integrity, and shared growthCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary with paid bench timePerformance-based bonus plansFull medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with employer matchGenerous PTO, company holidays, and floating holidaysOngoing training, development resources, and education reimbursementYour next chapter starts here. Join a team that appreciates your accounting expertise and empowers you to make an immediate difference. At 8020 Consulting, you'll be challenged, supported, and valued.