Accounting & Operations Manager

Accounting And Operations Manager

MERU is looking for an Accounting and Operations Manager to join our Home Office finance team at a pivotal moment for the firm. In this role, you will support the implementation of NetSuite as our new ERP system while also contributing to the day-to-day financial operations that keep our business running. This is a hands-on role for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable operating across multiple priorities in a fast-moving professional services environment.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will work closely with our finance and operations team, serving as a critical resource for data integrity, client invoicing, account reconciliations, client billing, and engagement administration while also supporting the broader NetSuite rollout from a data and process perspective.

What you'll do:

• Client Invoicing Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with engagement terms, billing schedules, and partner approvals; track invoice status and follow up on open items as needed
• NetSuite Implementation Support Assist the core finance team with data gathering, formatting, and migration activities to support MERU's transition to NetSuite ERP, including organizing historical financial data, validating records, and coordinating with the implementation team on open items
• Engagement Management Support Partner with engagement managers to support organization and oversight of active client matters, including monitoring deliverable status and maintaining project documentation
• Engagement Administration Support the coordination and administration of client engagements, including tracking project status, maintaining organized records, and ensuring operational details are managed with accuracy and timeliness
• Accounts Receivable & WIP Monitoring Proactively flag stale client receivables and unbilled work-in-process to the finance team, escalating items requiring follow-up to ensure timely resolution
• Accounts Payable Support Assist with vendor invoice processing, vendor maintenance, payment coordination, and AP record-keeping
• Balance Sheet & Income Statement Reconciliations Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and resolving variances in a timely manner
• Ad Hoc Accounting & Operational Tasks Support the finance and operations team with a variety of accounting, reporting, and operational requests as business needs evolve

Role requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 35 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a professional services or similar environment
• Strong foundational knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and basic financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or ERP software a plus (NetSuite experience highly valued)
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all work products
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, self-starter mindset comfortable identifying issues and escalating appropriately without waiting to be asked
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage professionally with partners and senior leadership
• Authorization to work in the United States