The Manager, Manufacturing & Distribution Outsourcing plays a key role in leading client and financial management outsourcing staff to deliver timely and accurate monthly finance and accounting services. This position combines technical accounting expertise, client liaison responsibilities, and active involvement in business development and team growth within a supportive professional environment.
What You'll Do
- Plan, direct and coordinate with client and financial management outsourcing staff for timely and accurate monthly finance and accounting services
- Provide technical expertise for US GAAP requirements
- Participate in the development and maintenance of accounting systems to facilitate efficient operation and financial management of clients across various industries
- Perform detailed reviews of periodic client-use only and compiled financial statements and supporting schedules
- Liaison on behalf of the client with external auditors and internal decision makers
- Foster proactive working relationships with clients and cross-functional departments to ensure timely and accurate receipt of information required for financial reporting
- Support business development efforts by participating in prospect meetings, calculating pricing, and drafting engagement letters
- Guide and support the onboarding of new clients including client and staff training, allocation of resources and client work assignments
- Drive staff consultant and senior consultant career and skills development by actively engaging with them as their Performance Coach
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in all facets of accounting and finance including GL, AP, AR, PR, budgeting/forecasting and reconciliations
- Minimum 1 year of experience guiding or supervising junior team members (formally or informally), demonstrating readiness for a manager-level role
- Strong analytical and accounting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient at understanding and analyzing complex operating agreements
- Ability to set priorities and with excellent time management skills; enjoy working independently with clear deadlines and deliverables
- Well-versed and certified in multiple accounting software platforms, including QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central, with the ability to quickly adapt between systems
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Nice to Have
- Experience setting up and implement systems and procedures a plus
- CPA or CMA license
- Prior experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, CPG, food & beverage, retail, technology, SaaS industries with hands-on exposure to inventory accounting, three-way match, cost accounting concepts, and/or POS systems
Technical Stack
QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Team & Environment
You determine your career path, pursue challenges you are passionate about in industries you care about, and grow through access to a network of smart and supportive people. A community of resources is ready to support your ideas, and you can integrate all aspects of your life with your career—passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. The environment encourages listening to your ideas and building your skills and professional network.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision
- Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401K with Profit Sharing
- Wellness program
- Generous parental leave
- 11 paid holidays
Compensation: For Colorado residents: $108,300 - $148,100; For Washington, Illinois, New York, and Southern California residents: $114,300 - $163,000; For Northern California residents: $125,000 - $170,300. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role with locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, New York, Southern California, and Northern California. Flexible work arrangements are supported.
Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
