Manager, Sr. Manager, CFO Advisory (Accounting Operations)

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused,Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You'll Make * Manage and execute Accounting Operations engagements focused on improving the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of clients' accounting and finance functions. * Partner with CFOs, controllers, and finance leadership teams to address complex accounting challenges, strengthen financial reporting processes, and improve day-to-day accounting operations. * Lead accounting process improvement initiatives, including month-end close optimization, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls. * Support clients through transactions, acquisitions, and periods of organizational change by providing accounting expertise, post-acquisition integration support, and operational finance guidance. * Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities while supporting broader finance transformation initiatives. What You'll Do * Partner with clients ranging from middle-market businesses to large organizations across a variety of industries, including private equity-backed and corporate environments. * Manage and execute accounting operations engagements, including oversight of month-end and year-end close processes, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. * Assess existing accounting processes, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and internal controls. * Support clients with complex accounting matters, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and other operational accounting activities. * Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting accounting schedules. * Lead initiatives to improve and standardize accounting processes, including close cycle optimization, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting workflows. * Support transaction-related engagements, including post-acquisition accounting integration, opening balance sheet activities, and alignment of accounting policies, systems, and reporting processes. * Assist clients with accounting and finance integration following mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring. * Provide technical accounting support and research on complex accounting matters, including the application of US GAAP and related reporting requirements. * Support audit readiness initiatives, including preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and coordination with external auditors. * Evaluate accounting systems and ERP platforms to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and improved reporting capabilities. * Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders to address accounting challenges and support broader financial and operational improvement initiatives. * Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and project updates to controllers, CFOs, and other client stakeholders. * Manage day-to-day engagement activities, including project planning, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and coordination of project teams. * Supervise, coach, and develop junior professionals, providing guidance on accounting matters, client deliverables, and engagement execution. * Support business development activities through proposal preparation, client presentations, and identification of additional advisory opportunities. * Identify opportunities to use AI-enabled tools, automation, and emerging t