Job Description

With over 120 offices and nearly 7,000 associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level.    

CBIZ has been honored to be the recipient of several national recognitions:    

• 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation  
• 2023 Top Workplaces USA  
• 2022 America's Best Mid-Size Employers  
• 2022 Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness  
• 2022 Great Place to Work Certification  

Together, CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. MHM is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services.   

Our two New England offices, located in Boston, MA and Providence, RI have more than 270 professionals. Our depth of resources and services are uniquely suited to support the growth and success of our private and public company, not-for-profit, and high-net-worth individuals and family group clients. We are also proud of our strong company culture. In 2022, our offices were recognized by several local and national business journals as a Best Place to Work, including the Boston Globe, Boston’s Best and Brightest, Providence Business Journal, and Forbes.

CBIZ's Accounting Advisory Services practice is seeking a Manager with 6+ years of experience in public accounting, as well as private experience as a controller, technical accounting role or consultant to join the organization’s team to support our New England practice. The Manager will be an integral part of the accounting advisory services’ team primarily focused on managing and providing deep expertise on client engagements and helping build out the practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and high energy team and to directly impact the performance and success of the practice.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties:

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare comprehensive technical accounting memoranda on complex U.S. GAAP issues related to areas such as business combinations, complex debt and equity instruments, derivatives and embedded derivatives, accounting for share-based compensation, revenue recognition, lease, VIE analysis and consolidation.
• Ability to research, document and assist clients in adopting new accounting standards.
• Ability to research complex accounting issues as well as industry and company specific research utilizing online tools and publicly available information.
• Develops work plans and executes analyses to assess complex questions of fact, assists in preparing reports and schedules summarizing findings that will be delivered to clients and other parties.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
• Supervises and performs day-to-day activities in support of consulting and technical accounting advisory projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in the engagement.
• Assist in preparation of clients internal and external financial statements including supporting schedules and required disclosures under GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Assistance with audit readiness
• Work with our Director of Technical Accounting to develop new business relationships both internally at CBIZ and externally in the marketplace to help generate new business.
• Organizes information to facilitate effective data access and analysis.
• Prepares written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and/or results of activities.
• Prepares presentations and quantitative exhibits for third parties on the project scope and findings.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced analytical and issue resolution intelligence, problem solving is essential.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues.
• Proven technical accounting background with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Well-developed aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously while managing time and budget.
• Prior experience managing teams and the development of others.
• Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced skills in Excel.
• Proficient use and analysis of computer models and development of dynamic spreadsheet applications
• Understanding of and experience with application and research of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
• Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and relevant auditing standards required. (IRFS is a plus)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 6 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.

The annual salary target for this job in this market is $115,000-$165,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee's total compensation. Beyond income, you have access to comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CBIZ is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and reviews applications for employment without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition or any other reason prohibited by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please visit these following pages EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement.

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