Accounting Manager

Position: Accounting Manager Consultant
Location: Phoenix AZ (Hybrid)

About NOW CFO

NOW CFO is a national outsourced accounting and finance firm. We give businesses financial clarity and visibility through experienced consultants who partner with clients on the projects that matter most: cleanups implementations month-end close financial reporting and everything in between.

Our Consultants are full-time W-2 employees. Youll work with a variety of clients across industries get exposure to different systems and business models and never get stuck in the routine of a single seat.

About the Role

Were expanding our Phoenix team and looking for an experienced Accounting Manager Consultant who thrives on rolling up their sleeves jumping into new environments and delivering real financial impact. Youll partner with clients across the Phoenix metro to strengthen their accounting operations from GAAP compliant reporting to full cycle accounting leadership.

What Youll Do

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for client engagements
• Oversee and manage full cycle accounting (AP AR GL reconciliations)
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting
• Supervise and mentor client accounting teams
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance
• Serve as a trusted accounting partner to client leadership

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience including Accounting Manager level responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting
• Full cycle accounting experience including month-end close ownership
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and a client service mindset
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Willingness to commute to different client sites in the Phoenix metro area

Preferred

• Multi-industry exposure
• ERP implementation or cleanup experience
• QuickBooks NetSuite Sage Intacct or similar ERP experience
• CPA (track or active) is a plus but not required

What NOW CFO Offers

• Full benefits: medical dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities across our national footprint
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries systems and business models