Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services intax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First' culture and we focus on our employees' well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.The Manager, Accounting & Controller Services acts as the primary client contact, building relationships, facilitating meetings, and providing guidance and feedback to junior team members while ensuring high-quality service and support for clients. This role applies accounting theories and principles to resolve complex business challenges and optimize financial processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.Job DutiesApply accounting theories, principles, and systems design to address complex business challenges and optimize financial processesReview accounts and research discrepanciesProvide oversight of the accounts receivable and accounts payable processEnsures timely invoicing, collection, accurate and efficient bill payment processing, and reconciliation activityDevelop work plans, project timelines, and key milestonesReview journal entries, ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirementsReview account balances and financial statementsResearch issues identified by staff and works toward resolutionEnsure proper workpaper documentation for all accountsManaging regulatory requirements and internal reporting deadlinesParticipate in quality assurance initiativesReview of work done by themself and others before submission, including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L classification and state and local tax filings for accuracy and complianceCommunicating frequently and effectively with client contactsProvide general accounting feedback and recommendations to clientsEnsure delivery goals are met by the team through process management and inter-departmental communicationIdentify client issues and deficiencies and assist with recommending solutionsAct as the primary client contactBuild client relationships and involve other team members to leverage diverse perspectives and deliver comprehensive solutionsActively listen to clients, provide timely responses and address client needs effectivelyFacilitate client meetings and involve junior team members in theseManage client workload and projects from initiation to completion, developing workplans, project timelines, and key milestonesManage multiple projects effectively, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines are met, and clients receive the highest level of service and supportPrepare, communicate and monitor budgets on client engagementsAct as a coach to junior team membersShare knowledge, insights, and best practices with others through training, coaching, or mentoringProvide timely feedback to team membersHighlight performance strengths and weaknesses for team members, focusing on behaviors and outcomesFacilitate frequent meetings with direct reports and assists with setting their performance goalsSupervise a team for day-to-day management of scheduling, training and procedureProvide guidance and direction to team members to develop skills and overcome challengesDelegate work effectively to staff based on their qualifications, capabilities, and interestsManage staff workload ensuring optimal utilization of resources and maintaining a healthy balance for team membersAct as a technical resource to support project teams, troubleshoot issues, and provide guidanceRecognize issues and develop resolutions and consults with leadership if necessaryCommunicate potential additional service offerings to clientsNurture established networks in establishing full-cycle business developmentParticipate in the development and implementation of solutions to clientsComplete and document research calls in a timely fashionOther duties as assignedRequirementsKnowledge of the market and industry trendsPrior business experience and ability to apply that experience to a wide range of client situationsTechnology skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and other softwareFamiliarity using a CRMAbility to motivate and lead staffStrong attention to detailAbility to meet tight deadlines and manage unexpected and sometimes urgent firm or client matters as they ariseProject management and time management skillsUnrelenting commitment to client satisfactionEducationBachelor's degree in accountingMaster's degree preferredExperienceMinimum of 5-7 years of experience or relevant experienceTeam and project management experience requiredLicenses/CertificationsQuickBooks Online Pro Advisor CertificationCPA LicenseBenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k with 3% contribution)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesFour (4) weeks PTOTwelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays#J-18808-Ljbffr