Manager - Accounting Advisory Services

Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2232515

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External Description: Description & Requirements

As an Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) Manager you will assist AAS team members in building our national Accounting Advisory Services practice. Primary areas of focus will include managing client projects and project resources, assisting with business development efforts, recruitment and development of team members, and accountability for your results.

To be a successful AAS Manager, you should have a passion for client service and developing team members, be highly self-motivated while motivating other team members, work well in cross-functional teams (both internal and client-facing), embrace technology, possess technical expertise commensurate with the role, and exemplify Forvis Mazars values.

How you will contribute:

• Developing, in collaboration with the AAS team, your plan and leading the execution thereof
• Leading communications with C-level client executives including delivery of regular project updates and final presentation of project results
• Leading and/or assisting with efforts to build, train and develop a team in conjunction with AAS Director
• Having responsibility for quality control over projects
• Solving problems in service delivery as they arise and consulting with the AAS Director, as appropriate
• Researching and providing technical input on projects and advising on technical accounting in accordance with the respective accounting guidance
• Participating in discussions related to complex transactions including IPOs, SPACs, and M&A
• Coaching team members to high levels of performance and being highly collaborative
• Being accountable for your results and how they support the AAS practice
• Address administrative and HR matters timely, seeking advice as appropriate

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Demonstrated expertise and application of US GAAP
• Strong problem resolution skills and desire to learn new things
• Strong accounting research skills and ability to formulate appropriate accounting answers
• Excellent project management and communication background
• Ability to travel as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6 years or more of experience in public accounting, accounting advisory or managing accounting and technical reporting for an SEC registrant or a company that underwent the IPO process
• Held one or more prior leadership positions with oversight of multiple team members
• Strong proven technical expertise in the areas of financial accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or financial operations
• Strong communication skills including strong verbal, listening, and writing skills
• Experience in leading communications with C-level client executives
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills including managing multiple resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• A CPA license is a plus
• SEC financial reporting assistance including advising on Form S-1, S-4, 10-Q, or 10-Ks or foreign private issuer equivalents.
• Experience serving SPACs through the registration process and de-SPAC transactions
• Drafting messaging on complex financial reporting matters and technical accounting issues
• Development of technical memos and assistance with complex accounting calculations

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New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. FORVIS reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range:

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 92,100

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 164,500

City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Manager - Accounting Advisory Services

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.