The Manager, Outsourced Accounting Services, is a client-facing leadership role responsible for the delivery, quality, and performance of outsourced accounting engagements. This position serves as the primary day-to-day relationship manager for assigned clients and is accountable for ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant accounting services across billing, general ledger management, and financial reporting. 

The Manager leads a team of 5–6 accounting professionals — providing oversight, coaching, and performance management — while also actively supporting business development through client expansion and cross-sell opportunity identification. This role plays a critical part in driving service excellence, operational discipline, and scalable growth across the Outsourced Accounting practice. 

What you’ll do at SN: 

Client Service & Engagement Leadership

• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned outsourced accounting engagements; build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with client executives including CFOs, Controllers, and firm leadership. 

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of outsourced accounting services, including billing, general ledger management, and financial statement preparation. 

• Plan, lead, and participate in monthly and quarterly client review meetings, presenting financial results, variance analyses, KPIs, and actionable recommendations. 

• Manage engagement scope, timelines, and service levels, ensuring commitments are consistently met. 

• Identify, communicate, and resolve delivery risks or issues proactively and professionally. 

Quality Control & Technical Oversight

• Act as the final review point for key client deliverables prior to release; ensure all work is performed in compliance with GAAP and firm standards. 

• Promote consistency, accuracy, and documentation quality across all engagements. 

• Support audits, reviews, and special projects by coordinating responses and validating submitted materials. 

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability. 

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Actively support business development by participating in prospect and discovery calls and contributing to solution design, scoping, and pricing discussions. 

• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and expand services within existing client relationships; target 10 qualified opportunities annually. 

• Collaborate with leadership and marketing on thought leadership, case studies, and service enhancements. 

• Maintain awareness of industry trends, client challenges, and competitive offerings to inform service development. 

People Management & Team Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development for a team of Accounting Specialists and Senior Accountants. 

• Assign and prioritize work, balance team workloads, and ensure timely completion of all tasks and deliverables. 

• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular structured feedback, and support ongoing professional development. 

• Partner with leadership on staffing plans, onboarding, training, and succession planning for the outsourced accounting team. 

Operational & Financial Management

• Monitor engagement performance including realization, utilization, and adherence to scope. 

• Partner with leadership to improve efficiency, margin performance, and scalability through standardization and process improvement. 

• Leverage accounting technology and ERP platforms to drive automation and data quality across client engagements. 

What you may have done before:  

• Managed an accounting or finance team internally
• Provided managerial level accounting services as a consultant for external clients

What it takes to be a Manager, OAS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities. 

• Prior experience in outsourced accounting, professional services, or consulting environments strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client engagements concurrently. 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. 

• CPA or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred. 

What's in it for you: 

• Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three medical plans designed to fit different needs and budgets.  
• Wellness Support: Access to Teladoc's zero-cost telehealth services and Husk Wellness for exclusive discounts on gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support 
• Time Off, When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays 
• Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs 
• Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability 
• More Ways to Thrive: Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options. 

Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $125,000 - 145,000. A final compensation offer within this range will be based on factors including an individual’s skill sets, experience, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and geography.  

About Stambaugh Ness

At SN, we’re a powerhouse of passionate, talented professionals making a real impact, together. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment of engaged minds, even when fully remote. Here, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported by a team that embraces change and envisions the future. Fast-paced and fast-growing, we have created a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.

SN believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment. Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

At SN, we serve clients in all 50 states with unparallelled AEC industry expertise and a diverse menu of services, including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology, and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.  

Ready to redefine what your career can look like, from anywhere? We’d love to meet you.