Accounting Manager at Browning & Associates, P.C. – Bingham Farms, Michigan

The Accounting Manager will serve as the organization’s financial leader, responsible for evaluating existing accounting systems, workflows, and controls, identifying gaps or risks, and implementing enhanced processes across the business. This role requires a blend of analytical expertise, hands‑on operational capability, and the ability to design and enforce strong financial governance in a fiduciary environment.

This role is also responsible for managing the personal finances for conservator and representative payee clients (currently 26 conservators, 61 representative payees). This role involves maintaining a sufficient balance in client accounts to allow for client bill paying and discretionary spending, while staying within the limits of applicable benefits programs. Medical insurance determination will be required for the clients whose needs are funded by no-fault insurance to ensure the correct payor is billed for medical treatment.

Annually, the role will include court and representative payee required reporting and other related financial tasks.

The Accounting Manager will supervise a company financial analyst and report to the COO.

$75,000 - $100,000 yearly

Primary Job Duties

• Manage Firm Finances
• Long Term Planning (including tax)
• Budget, including staff compensation budget
• Reporting
• Taxes
• Insurance
• Corporate (licensure) records
• Pay firm bills
• Payroll and 401(k)
• Bookkeeping coordination
• Supervise Billing Specialist

Manage Client Finances (Conservator and Representative Payee Clients)

• Receive payments (Wages, Social Security, etc)
• Maintain balances to limits
• Maintain register
• Classify and pay client medical bills
• Pay client non-medical bills
• Gather tax materials
• Support court conservator reporting
• Manage Representative Payee reporting

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior accounting or financial management role

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• High integrity and commitment to ethical financial stewardship
• Strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliation practices, and financial reporting
• Experience in fiduciary services, legal practices, or regulated environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in internal controls, workflow design, and financial process improvement
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lead change, train staff, and enforce consistent financial standards

Browning & Associates, P. C. is a professional guardianship firm located in Bingham Farms, Michigan, serving clients in the Southeast Michigan and Lansing areas.

We help adults with cognitive impairments have the best quality of life. We serve as professional guardians, conservators, and trustees for people with cognitive impairments. We support clients with decisions about all aspects of their lives: residential, financial, health, and well-being.

We are a dynamic group of 14 people. We have a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, excellence, respect, and integrity.