Finance & Accounting Associate

About the Company

Manchester RBG (MRBG) is a Cleveland-based fractional management advisory firm. We roll up our sleeves and work alongside clients, bringing both fresh perspective and day-to-day execution support to help leaders build stronger, more valuable companies. We don’t just offer advice. We partner closely to understand how businesses truly operate and turn insight into action.

About the Role

MRBG is seeking a Finance & Accounting Associate who dives into the details without losing the broader picture. The right candidate thrives on complex finance and accounting challenges and turns analysis into practical, results-driving solutions. We believe exceptional value comes from delivering strong work and from coaching clients so they’re better positioned long after the engagement ends.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted client relationships and partner across the MRBG team to deliver high-impact financial and operational results.
• Present insights and recommendations clearly to earn client buy-in.
• Attend client and internal meetings as needed, including some outside standard business hours.
• Quickly integrate into client engagements and processes to add immediate value.
• Analyze financial and business data to surface risks, gaps, and root causes.
• Develop tailored recommendations aligned to client needs and constraints.
• Support the Associate Director on client assessments and discovery.
• Execute recommendations through detailed plans, delivering sustainable organizational change.
• Manage a wide range of client engagements, from day-to-day operational support to specialized projects.
• Coach client teams through implementation to ensure adoption and lasting success.
• Apply Plan–Do–Check–Adjust (PDCA) thinking, adapting proactively to shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s in a specialized business field is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred.

Required Skills

• 2 years in accounting, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
• Solid foundation in accounting and core financial concepts.
• Familiarity across business functions, including Accounting, Auditing, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Finance, and Strategic Planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and commercial accounting systems (QuickBooks, ERP platforms).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Highly analytical, with a track record of creative problem-solving and sound judgment.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s in a specialized business field is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred.

Pay range and compensation package

This role is paid a percentage commission on all hours billed to clients. Employees have the freedom to set their weekly hours. Benefits are available to full-time employees (minimum 30 billable hours per week). Estimated Annual Earnings: $28,000 - $101,000. See Compensation section below.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Culture and values matter here. Candidates are evaluated on skills, experience, and cultural fit. As a fast-growing firm, flexibility is essential. The ideal candidate is comfortable juggling priorities and meeting deadlines as we evolve.