Accounting Services Manager

About EHTC Our Core Values - teamwork, going above and beyond, having a passion for living, and a willingness to grow - reflect our everyday actions, including how we manage our work, relationships, and ourselves. EHTC is a knowledgeable and dedicated, full-service CPA firm in West Michigan focused on helping clients to achieve their full potential through comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our team members exceed in the areas of tax, accounting, business litigation, valuation, accounting services, technology solutions, personal planning, and management advisory services. We serve the needs of individuals and closely held businesses in the West Michigan area that share our core values, who are trustworthy, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and aspire a long-term advisory relationship. With everything EHTC does, we strive to maintain a healthy balance of hard work and fun, while helping clients and team members reach their full potential. Job Overview As an Accounting Services Manager, you would be providing outstanding service to our clients through focused automation of both client and internal processes, accurate and timely issuance of financial reporting, proactive analysis of financial and business results, managing and leading professional staff, and successfully collaborating with other EHTC departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Conduct new potential client work evaluation, develop work proposals and present to client to ensure potential new client fits department/firm strategic direction Ensure proper Engagement Letter & client file set-up Provide outstanding, proactive client service Automate routine, repetitive tasks with selected standard software packages Establish and meet client deadlines Provide meaningful financial reporting and analysis monthly/quarterly Ensure “controllership” activities are performed on monthly/quarterly rhythm Manage financial controls and accounting procedures Develop processes and procedures for serving Accounting Services clients Consults and successfully coordinates with the partners, and Tax and Assurance teammates to ensure seamless integration of services Minimize “manual” tasks with focus on utilizing technology both internally and with clients Ensure proper and full usage of EHTC GoFileRoom and Engagement systems Manage department staff Build networking centers of influence and actively pursue new business development Generate leads, make contacts, and secure new client opportunities Qualifications Education/Licensing Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, from an accredited university required Professional accounting designation (CMA or CPA preferred) Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 6+ total years of experience Exceptional communication and relationship building skills Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner Teamwork oriented with a willingness to grow, a passion for living, and desire to go above and beyond Software Microsoft Office Suite experience Knowledge of Accounting Software required (QuickBooks experience preferred)