Business Consulting Accounting Manager

Abdo

Manager leading accounting services for business clients at Abdo, focusing on financial efficiency and project oversight. Collaborating across industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and real estate.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeEdina • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a fractional Controller for multiple clients: oversee monthly close, prepare management reports, join leadership meetings, and help improve overall business performance
Lead special accounting projects such as budgeting and forecasting, process and internal control reviews, and KPI/dashboard development; help clients work through complex financial issues
Advise clients on multi-year strategic accounting and finance needs; support them through process and systems changes
Serve as the QuickBooks Online expert: support implementations, conversions, system setup, and user training in coordination with our Financial Solutions team
Provide guidance on the financial and tax implications of business decisions and identify when to involve the tax team for more complex issues
Present financial results to leadership teams with clear insights
Ensure year-round audit readiness with clients
Perform compilation engagements, including GAAP and tax accounting matters, financial statement preparation, and related footnote disclosures
Lead a team providing strategic financial services to business clients
Use top software solutions to help clients build their financial technology systems and track key performance indicators
Manage team priorities and capacity to deliver high-quality projects on time
Help grow the firm by deepening relationships with existing clients, identifying additional service opportunities, and meeting with prospects to understand needs and present proposals
Develop the team's client experience skills in conjunction with Abdo's client experience training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
5+ years experience working in accounting; CPA preferred
Accounting experience in the following industries preferred: manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, real estate, and construction
Skilled in controller services, process optimization, long-term financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and software implementations
Experience in project and change management
Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, H-LOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional statements (IF, MAX, MIN), pivot tables, graphs and charts)
Strong quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills, with a focus on improvement and automation
Experience with Quickbooks, Syft and/or Martus Solutions preferred
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
22 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours paid volunteer time, parental and grandparent leave
401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%
Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
Technology reimbursement
Half day Fridays June through September
Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

controller servicesprocess optimizationlong-term financial planningbudgetingcost managementfinancial modelingquantitative analysisGAAPfinancial statement preparationKPI/dashboard development

Soft Skills

collaborative spiritadaptability to changeleadershipclient experience skillscommunicationproject managementteam managementrelationship buildingproblem-solvingstrategic thinking

Certifications

CPABachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in related field