Client Accounting Services Manager – Southfield

Plante & Moran, PLLC, the 11th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the nation is proud to be recognized as "One of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to Work for in America" for the ninth year in a row. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join our team.

Position Highlights:

Client Accounting Service Group(CAS): Manager

Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services have created a need for a Manager in our Southfield, Michigan office. Responsibilities will be to provide clients with both recurring and special project accounting assistance while supervising 10 to 12 staff members.

Position Requirements/Competencies:

• Strong client rapport skills necessary to develop and maintain ongoing business relationships
• Strong technology skills including experience with multiple accounting systems, data management and Microsoft office products
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to:
• • Promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firm and among clients
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written material
  • Explain and interpret accounting/financial information to non-financial individuals
  • Communicate technical issues to clients and staff
  • Manage staff of 10 to 12 and handle personnel issues
  • Participate and contribute in annual practice planning and administration
• Identify additional client service opportunities with current clients
• Attend new client meetings to assist with work organization and client relations
• Technical competencies necessary to:
• • Assess and resolve effectively critical accounting issues
  • Solid understanding of effective accounting controls and accounting procedures
  • Solid working knowledge of core accounting issues and current regulations
• Manage the development of staff members
• Involved in recruiting new staff members (interviewing and selection of candidates)

• 6 - 8 years full charge accounting experience in computerized accounting, including general ledger, financial statements, payroll and depreciation
• Ability to organize work effectively and meet deadlines
• Superior problem solving ability
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Local travel (Detroit Metro area -up to 60%)
• Overnight travel (10 to 20%)
• Bachelor degree in accounting required
• CPA or CMA not required

• Strong client service orientation
• Self directed; displays initiative, self-starter
• Professional and approachable demeanor with a friendly interpersonal style
• Assertive and self-confident
• Organized, high attention to detail; Good prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
• High energy and ability to thrive in a challenging environment

Plante & Moran's goal is to be the firm-of-choice for current and potential clients and staff. We are deeply committed to our client's success and to help our staff members realize professional and personal fulfillment. Plante & Moran strives to provide an environment that embraces and effectively manages human differences and promotes thought, creativity, and client service.

We strive to attract the best and brightest people: those that reflect the diversity of the clients we serve and hope to attract. To that end, we offer a number of great benefits, including the choice of several different health care benefit plans and dental and vision coverage. Other benefits include:

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life and Optional Life Coverage
• 401(k) Tax Savings Plan and Matching Contribution
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Athletic Reimbursement Program
• Saturday Day Care during tax season
• Generous Paid-Time-Off Policy

Plante and Moran, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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