Senior Manager Finance - Government Services at Horne LLP in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Job Description:

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

The Senior Manager Finance is accountable for the accounting operations of Horne’s Government Services practice group.

Essential Functions:

• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions including the development and maintenance of financial processes, comprehensive controls, cash flow projections, revenue recognition and reporting needed to support operations.


• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives


• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results


• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements


• Coordinating activities of external auditors


• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process


• Managing the budget process


• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes


• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems


• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed


• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics


• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance

Required Education and Experience:

The Senior Manager Finance  candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.  Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience in a professional services environment accustom to project based financials that include T&M, Fixed fee and milestone based structures. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is required.

• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.


• Understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking.


• Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting.


• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.


• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.


• Proven experience in financial project management.


• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel.


• Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.


• Knowledge of federal regulation on taxes and reporting.


• Deep understanding of finance.


• NetSuite or similar system experience is required.

HORNE Work Environment:

The Senior Manager Finance position can be located in any of Horne’s existing offices, however our preference is to be located in our Ridgeland, MS office. Some travel will be required.

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.


• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.


• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”


• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.


• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.


• “Fearless Unrivaled Flexibility” – It’s about results, not the hours you work.

 The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs, and we pride ourselves on offering "unrivaled flexibility".  Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good.  Come join us at team HORNE!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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