<p>Our client is seeking a dynamic and accomplished <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to play a key leadership role within a large, fast-paced organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to drive financial accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and lead a high-performing team in a complex corporate environment. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related tasks.</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to support timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching.</li><li>Partner with finance, tax, treasury, audit, and operational teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests and assist with documentation and remediation efforts.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.</li><li>Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and communicate findings to management.</li><li>Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting support, and special projects as needed.</li><li>Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure adequate documentation is maintained.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an accomplished Trust & Estate Tax Manager to support a growing public accounting practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and related entities on complex tax matters involving trusts, estates, gifts, and individual income tax. The role offers the opportunity to lead sophisticated engagements, strengthen client relationships, and guide team members in delivering accurate, timely, and strategic tax services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead fiduciary, estate, gift, and individual tax engagements from initial planning through final submission, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Examine complex federal, state, and local filings, including trust, estate, and gift tax returns, and confirm compliance with current tax rules.<br>• Counsel clients on matters involving fiduciary taxation, wealth transfer planning, charitable strategies, and estate administration considerations.<br>• Investigate technical tax questions related to trusts, estates, and privately held entities, and develop practical recommendations for resolution.<br>• Partner with colleagues across office locations and service areas to provide a consistent, high-quality client experience.<br>• Oversee staff assignments, review completed work, and provide coaching that supports technical growth and career development.<br>• Direct engagement workflow by managing timelines, budgets, staffing needs, and overall project execution.<br>• Identify planning opportunities that may reduce tax exposure and help clients respond effectively to evolving tax legislation.<br>• Contribute to business development efforts by expanding client relationships, recognizing additional service opportunities, and supporting practice growth.<br>• Promote adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality expectations in all client engagements.