Job Description

Description

As a Client Advisory Manager at Hungerford, your day is dynamic and impactful. Youll engage in client financial oversight, prepare for advisory calls, and collaborate on strategy. This role focuses on solving complex challenges for a variety of nonprofit businessesenhancing controls, guiding transitions, and improving accounting processes. Youll lead project teams, review deliverables, and coach staff through engagements that build their confidence and capability. Were looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, stay current with industry standards, and consistently seek ways to deliver value beyond compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic oversight of full-cycle client engagements
• Manage payroll processes
• Oversee Federal, State, and Local grant and fund reporting
• Deliver actionable insights to guide financial planning & analysis decision making
• Develop financial models and budgets to support organizational growth
• Manage sales and use tax processes
• Contribute to business development and marketing growth initiatives
• Inspire and mentor teams

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
• Active CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of relevant public accounting experience
• 3+ years of experience in a client?facing leadership role
• Previous experience in QuickBooks, Intacct, or NetSuite

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Analytical and problem?solving skills
• Professional communication (written & verbal)
• Able to understand and resolve complex accounting issues
• Servant focused mindset towards managing client and team relationships
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance Immediate eligibility for employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision
• Work?Life Balance schedule flexibility, personalized hybrid work arrangements, generous PTO, parental leave
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401k + Retirement Advising

About Us

Hungerford is a forward?thinking, innovative firm with over 80 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management, and are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaborationwithin our team, with clients, and throughout the community. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, were proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St.?Joseph home.

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