About the roleBAO 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.
The pay range for this role is:
160,000 - 190,000 USD per year (HQ)
