BPM is hiring a
Accounting Advisory Senior Manager

Summary

The job is for an Accounting Advisory role at BPM, a forward-thinking accounting firm that provides modern solutions to businesses globally. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting for multiple clients, researching complex accounting concepts, developing client relationships, and participating in advancing the firm's Accounting Advisory practice.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience between both public accounting and industry as part of an accounting function
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related business / technical field
• CPA license required
• Implementation certification with Intacct or NetSuite a plus
• Demonstrated management experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience developing and mentoring junior level staff
• Strong operational and technical accounting background, including ability to research complex technical accounting issues independently
• Professionalism and discretion in interacting with firm leadership and client executives
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to address both executive and technical level audiences
• Proven track record of showing initiative and interest in business development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and interest to develop talent at all levels, and get involved in the recruitment and hiring process

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams providing Accounting Advisory services, including ERP implementations
• Responsible for managing most of the day-to-day accounting for multiple clients
• Assist in month-end close to include A/P, A/R, journal entries, account reconciliations and assisting in the preparation of financial statements
• Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts
• Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving clients' satisfaction
• Communicate effectively with clients to convey team findings, status, and recommendations
• Collaborate with BPM and client leadership regarding client business issues and potential solutions
• Assist with firm administration (e.g., Set engagement budgets, select staff and assign workloads, client billings, etc.)
• Develop, motivate and mentor staff by providing training, regular feedback and career guidance while fostering a team environment
• Participate in advancing the firm's Accounting Advisory practice through committees and internal initiatives such as recruiting, business development, marketing, and knowledge sharing
• Draft and assist in the delivery of proposals for engagements by knowing the range of firm services

Benefits

• A unique people-centered culture that attracts the brightest and most forward-thinking accounting professionals
• The resources, expertise, and global capability of a Big Four accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility of a local firm
• A regional presence in the Bay Area, while still serving our clients nationally and internationally
• Recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Place to Work” and “No. 1 Best Large Accounting Firm to Work for” by Accounting Today