Client Accounting Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead delivery, drive quality, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the public company Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting environment. This role is critical to ensuring we deliver a consistent, high-quality outsourced SEC reporting service.

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/23/2027

Work you'll do

The Senior Manager will operate at the center of our engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating across internal teams to drive efficient, scalable delivery.

• Lead delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements, including preparation and delivery of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and advise clients on matters related to SEC reporting and compliance matters
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact across engagements, collaborating with the client and monitoring team progress to ensure alignment with work programs and professional standards
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent delivery aligned with client expectations and deadlines
• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues across engagements
• Demonstrate the value of the outsourced model through strong execution and client experience
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and leverage
• Coordinate with Deloitte's SEC services group to ensure proper quality control is applied and reviews are performed to each engagement
• Drive consistency and scalability in delivery processes
• Establish best practices for engagement management and execution
• Support the build-out and maturation of the SEC Operate offering
• Lead proactive, transparent communication with clients
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders
• Translate technical SEC reporting requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Support business development efforts by bringing first-hand SEC reporting experience to client conversations
• Contribute to proposals and participate in client pitches

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team
Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.

Qualifications: 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Advanced degree in accounting or related field, active CPA license
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting with experience as a SEC reporting director or manager or equivalent position; 3+ years of direct SEC experience plus 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience, ideally within a public accounting and/or advisory environment
• 5+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background with strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP and SOX standards
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-threaded projects with competing priorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate, on average, 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Experience working within the Technology, Media and Telecommunication and/or Life Science industry preferred
• Experience with Workiva
• Knowledge of common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365). 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,475 - $269,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead delivery, drive quality, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the public company Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting environment. This role is critical to ensuring we deliver a consistent, high-quality outsourced SEC reporting service.

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/23/2027

Work you'll do

The Senior Manager will operate at the center of our engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating across internal teams to drive efficient, scalable delivery.

• Lead delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements, including preparation and delivery of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and advise clients on matters related to SEC reporting and compliance matters
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact across engagements, collaborating with the client and monitoring team progress to ensure alignment with work programs and professional standards
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent delivery aligned with client expectations and deadlines
• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues across engagements
• Demonstrate the value of the outsourced model through strong execution and client experience
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and leverage
• Coordinate with Deloitte's SEC services group to ensure proper quality control is applied and reviews are performed to each engagement
• Drive consistency and scalability in delivery processes
• Establish best practices for engagement management and execution
• Support the build-out and maturation of the SEC Operate offering
• Lead proactive, transparent communication with clients
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders
• Translate technical SEC reporting requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Support business development efforts by bringing first-hand SEC reporting experience to client conversations
• Contribute to proposals and participate in client pitches

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team
Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.

Qualifications: 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Advanced degree in accounting or related field, active CPA license
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting with experience as a SEC reporting director or manager or equivalent position; 3+ years of direct SEC experience plus 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience, ideally within a public accounting and/or advisory environment
• 5+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background with strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP and SOX standards
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-threaded projects with competing priorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate, on average, 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Experience working within the Technology, Media and Telecommunication and/or Life Science industry preferred
• Experience with Workiva
• Knowledge of common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365). 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,475 - $269,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.