Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's preferred; CPA required
7-10 years of experience, with at least 4 years in public accounting or consulting advisory
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS experience is a plus
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent engagements and teams
Strong executive presence to build relationships with senior stakeholders
Excellent project management skills, including budgeting and billing
Responsibilities
Lead complex accounting advisory and financial reporting projects, managing scope, timeline, budget, and quality
Provide technical guidance on issues like consolidations, complex debt, and equity compensation
Oversee financial statement preparation and audit remediation
Drive the development and adoption of accounting policies and standards
Act as primary relationship owner for key client accounts, addressing client needs
Build and manage high-performing teams; mentor less experienced staff
Contribute to practice development in methodology and thought leadership
Participate in business development through proposals and client interactions
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for you and dependents
401(k) with Employer Match to secure your financial future
Unlimited PTO focused on productivity, not hours worked
Paid Parental Leave to support family time
Professional Development with CPA CPE reimbursement and educational support
Full Job Description
About the role
BAO Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Accounting Advisory practice. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and PE sponsors - owning complex engagements end-to-end while building our practice and developing the next generation of BAO talent. This is a high-visibility role with a clear path to Director.
What you'll do
Serve as engagement lead for complex accounting advisory and financial reporting projects, managing scope, timeline, budget, and quality
Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on multi-faceted issues including consolidations, variable interest entities (VIEs), complex debt instruments, equity compensation (ASC 718), impairment, and purchase price allocations
Lead financial statement preparation, restatement, and audit remediation engagements
Drive accounting policy development, adoption of new standards, and implementation of accounting changes
Act as primary relationship owner for key client accounts; proactively identify and address evolving client needs
Build and manage high-performing engagement teams; mentor Managers and Senior Associates
Contribute to practice development including methodology, tools, templates, and thought leadership
Actively participate in business development, including proposal writing, pitching, and client entertainment
Collaborate with BAO leadership on resource allocation, utilization, and talent planning
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's a plus; CPA required
7-10 years of total experience with at least 4 years in a public accounting or consulting advisory role
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus
Proven track record managing multiple concurrent client engagements and engagement teams
Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
Excellent project management skills; experience managing budgets and billing
Preferred qualifications
Big 4 or top-tier national firm experience
Experience advising PE-backed or sponsor-owned businesses
Exposure to capital markets transactions (IPO readiness, SPAC, debt offerings)
Established professional network in Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston markets
Company benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision - comprehensive coverage for you and your dependents.
401(k) with Employer Match - we invest in your future, not just your clients'.
Unlimited PTO - take the time you need. We measure output, not hours.
Paid Parental Leave - time to be present when it matters most.
Professional Development - CPA CPE reimbursement and continuing education support.
