Accounting Manager Consultant
Base Salary: $70,000$90,000, depending on experience
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Make an Impact Across Portland Businesses
NOW CFO is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager Consultant to support clients throughout the Portland, Oregon market.
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety, client interaction, and solving day-to-day accounting challenges. You will oversee essential accounting functions, support accurate financial reporting, lead close processes, and help clients strengthen their accounting operations.
Unlike a traditional Accounting Manager position tied to one company, this role offers exposure to multiple businesses, industries, accounting systems, and leadership teams.
Candidates must be located in or willing to commute throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets, including Vancouver, Salem, and nearby communities.
What Youll Do
Oversee full-cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, billing, payroll support, and revenue recognition
Lead month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reports
Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Ensure accounting records and financial reporting follow GAAP and established accounting practices
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis
Research and resolve account discrepancies and accounting issues
Improve accounting procedures, documentation, internal controls, and reporting processes
Assist with audit requests, tax preparation, and external reporting requirements
Work directly with Controllers, CFOs, business owners, and client leadership teams
Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff as needed
Manage responsibilities across multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines
What Were Looking For
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
Previous Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting, or similar experience
Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, or variance analysis
Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred
Experience across multiple industries or business environments is a plus
Familiarity with systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting platforms
Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working independently and communicating directly with clients and business leaders
Willingness to travel to client locations throughout Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding areas
Why NOW CFO
Work with a variety of clients, industries, and accounting systems
Build broader accounting management and client-facing experience
Make a direct impact on client accounting operations and financial reporting
Solve new business challenges instead of repeating the same routine
Develop experience working directly with Controllers, CFOs, and business owners
Join a collaborative consulting team with opportunities for professional growth
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager who wants greater variety, broader exposure, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple organizations.
Apply today to grow your career with NOW CFO.
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