Manager, Client Accounting & Advisory Services (Restaurant, Franchise, & Hospitality)

Aprio • Atlanta, Georgia • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Aprio is seeking a Manager to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice, where you will serve as a trusted advisor and lead across a diverse portfolio of client engagements. In this role, you will deliver high-quality financial reporting, consulting-level insights, and strategic guidance that drives measurable client outcomes. You will manage workloads, develop and coach team members, and contribute to firm-wide initiatives that advance productivity and revenue growth. This is a high-impact opportunity to deepen your expertise, grow your professional network, and play a meaningful role in both client success and the continued growth of Aprio.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

Opportunity to serve as a lead advisor on medium to complex client engagements across industries
Exposure to consulting-level projects that shape client strategy and drive business outcomes
Ability to mentor and develop future firm leaders through hands-on coaching and collaboration
A platform to build your professional network and establish a recognized area of expertise
Direct involvement in firm-wide initiatives that increase productivity, revenue, and long-term success

Key Responsibilities

Lead medium-level client engagements independently while gaining knowledge on more complex clients with support from senior leadership
Review monthly financial work for more complex clients, ensuring accuracy and high-quality deliverables
Perform budget and profitability assessments to support sound financial decision-making
Onboard new clients, establishing strong relationships and a foundation for long-term partnerships
Prepare and review consulting-level tasks and projects that deliver strategic value to clients
Train, coach, and develop Supervisors to strengthen team performance and capability
Manage workloads and timelines to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across all engagements
Ensure consistent quality of work and client service across all assigned accounts
Assist with client billing processesDevelop and deliver client presentations while building a professional network to support revenue growth
Begin establishing a defined area of expertise to position yourself as a subject matter resource within the firm
Contribute to firm projects that increase productivity, drive revenue, and advance overall firm success

Candidate Qualifications

5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting, advisory, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Prior experience with financial statement preparation and reviewExperience supervising or managing a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with strong problem-solving abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

CPA license or active CPA candidacy
Prior consulting experience
Experience with team and task management in a professional services environment

Leadership Skills

Building Relationships
Adaptability
Client Focus
Driving Execution
Continuous Improvement
Communication
Change Leadership
Coaching and
Developing Others
Leading Teams

Technical Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Financial Statement Preparation and Review
Budget and Profitability Analysis
Client Accounting and Advisory Services
Consulting Engagements
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options What’s in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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