General informationName Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory
Posting Title Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory
Ref # 2237828
Date Published Monday, November 2, 2026
City New York
State New York
Country United States
Job Category Risk Advisory
Advertised Location US-IL-Chicago, US-NY-New York
Working time Full Time
Description & RequirementsThe Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team helps organizations strengthen their finance and accounting functions through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and hands-on execution support. In this role, you will play a key part in the growth and success of our national practice by leading client engagements, managing project teams, and delivering high-quality solutions across complex accounting initiatives.
This role combines technical accounting expertise with client and team leadership. Success requires a passion for exceptional client service, a commitment to developing and mentoring team members, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, both internally and with clients.
What You Will Do: - Serve as a primary point of contact for C-suite and senior client executives, providing strategic guidance, regular project updates, and executive-level presentations.
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
- Develop engagement strategies and lead the execution of complex accounting and finance advisory engagements in collaboration with AAS leadership.
- Perform and review technical accounting research and advise clients on complex GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
- Lead and support client engagements involving complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
- Oversee engagement quality and ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
- Identify and proactively resolve engagement challenges and risks, collaborating with leadership as needed to drive successful outcomes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project teams by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
- Support business development efforts through proposal development, engagement scoping, pricing, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years or more of relevant experience
- Strong proven technical expertise in the areas of financial accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or financial operations
- CPA License
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
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New York City Pay TransparencyPursuant 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 Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD) $ 149,300
NY Maximum Salary (USD) $ 229,700
Illinois Wage TransparencyPursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD) $ 149300
IL Maximum Salary (USD) $ 229700
