Senior Manager (FAS)

**About BAO Consulting LLC**

In 2021, we started BAO Consulting Group because we saw an opportunity to redefine the consulting model through our diverse experience, versatile capabilities, and extensive networks. From high-stakes challenges to day-to-day relationships, we strive to make an impact by providing practical and effective advice that helps you reach your goals–and solve your problems–quickly and efficiently.

We provide comprehensive [Accounting](https://baocg.com/services/#accounting-finance-advisory), [Finance and Transaction Advisory](https://baocg.com/services/#accounting-finance-advisory) services, offering strategic expertise and tailored solutions to address complex business needs. Our clients rely on us for trusted guidance and informed decision-making across all stages of their business lifecycle.

**About the role**

BAO Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Accounting Advisory practice. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and PE sponsors — owning complex engagements end-to-end while building our practice and developing the next generation of BAO talent. This is a high-visibility role with a clear path to Director.

**What you'll do**

• Serve as engagement lead for complex accounting advisory and financial reporting projects, managing scope, timeline, budget, and quality
• Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on multi-faceted issues including consolidations, variable interest entities (VIEs), complex debt instruments, equity compensation (ASC 718), impairment, and purchase price allocations
• Lead financial statement preparation, restatement, and audit remediation engagements
• Drive accounting policy development, adoption of new standards, and implementation of accounting changes
• Act as primary relationship owner for key client accounts; proactively identify and address evolving client needs
• Build and manage high-performing engagement teams; mentor Managers and Senior Associates
• Contribute to practice development including methodology, tools, templates, and thought leadership
• Actively participate in business development, including proposal writing, pitching, and client entertainment
• Collaborate with BAO leadership on resource allocation, utilization, and talent planning

**Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's a plus; CPA required
• 7–10 years of total experience with at least 4 years in a public accounting or consulting advisory role
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent client engagements and engagement teams
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills; experience managing budgets and billing

**Preferred qualifications**

• Big 4 or top-tier national firm experience
• Experience advising PE-backed or sponsor-owned businesses
• Exposure to capital markets transactions (IPO readiness, SPAC, debt offerings)
• Established professional network in Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston markets

**Company benefits**

• Medical, Dental & Vision - comprehensive coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with Employer Match - we invest in your future, not just your clients'.
• Unlimited PTO - take the time you need. We measure output, not hours.
• Paid Parental Leave - time to be present when it matters most.
• Professional Development - CPA CPE reimbursement and continuing education support.