Accounting Consultant

Accounting Consultant (Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager Level)

Management Resources | Greater Tampa Bay & Sarasota Markets

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, stepping into critical projects, and making an immediate impact? Robert Half Management Resources is seeking Accounting Consultants for ongoing project opportunities across the Greater Tampa/St. Petersburg and Greater Sarasota markets - candidates in either market encouraged to apply.

This role is ideal for professionals who can operate as a senior-level individual contributor or step into Accounting Manager-level responsibilities depending on the engagement. Our consultants partner with a variety of organizations, from growing middle-market companies to large, established enterprises, helping clients navigate periods of change, growth, system implementations, process improvements, and critical accounting initiatives.

What You'll Do

Engagements vary based on client needs and may include:

• Leading or supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Managing account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis
• Supporting consolidations, intercompany accounting, and fixed asset accounting
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Driving accounting process improvements and internal control enhancements
• Supporting audits and serving as a key point of contact for external auditors
• Assisting with ERP implementations, upgrades, and system optimization projects
• Providing leadership and guidance to accounting teams when needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Lead Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems
• CPA, CMA, or public accounting experience is highly valued
• Ability to quickly learn new environments and deliver results with limited ramp-up time
• Strong communication and business partnering skills

Work Environment

This is a hybrid consulting opportunity supporting clients throughout the Greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota regions. Most engagements will involve some onsite presence, typically up to three days per week, while others may offer additional flexibility depending on client needs. While fully remote projects do arise periodically, candidates should be comfortable with a hybrid work model and occasional onsite collaboration.

Why Management Resources?

Management Resources consultants have the opportunity to work on challenging, high-visibility projects while gaining exposure to a wide range of industries, systems, and business environments. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical accounting expertise, expand your leadership capabilities, or enjoy the variety that consulting provides, this role offers a unique career path with competitive compensation and ongoing opportunities.

If you're a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys helping organizations solve critical business challenges, we'd love to connect.