Stambaugh Ness (SN) is a professional services firm serving clients nationally with a singular focus on architecture, engineering, and related industries. With Stambaugh Ness, clients have access to a wide array of services – including advisory, technology, and accounting and tax – that enable them to meet compliance requirements, avoid risk, thrive, and grow.
As a Finance Senior Consultant within our Consulting team, you will partner with clients to deliver a range of services, including Vision/Vantagepoint system implementations, consultative training, troubleshooting, and guidance on best practices to optimize system performance. You’ll evaluate client needs, present tailored solutions, and oversee client and project management activities such as budget monitoring, billing, collections, and identifying opportunities for additional services.
This role needs a combination of expertise, leadership, mentoring skills, and business acumen to deliver value to our clients and contribute to the growth and success of our consulting practice.
This is a remote position that can work from anywhere within the United States. We are committed to finding the right person for this role. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until they are identified. If you believe you have the skills, passion, and experience to excel in this position, please feel free to submit your application at any time.
What you’ll do at SN:- Embrace the SN Way of becoming our client’s most trusted advisor, creating client delight, and meeting service standards
- Provide trusted advisory services and deliver Vision/Vantagepoint implementations
- Maintain accurate project records, coordinate with internal teams, and proactively resolve client issues
- Develop client deliverables that present detailed findings and actionable recommendations
- Oversee project billing, collections, and ensure client satisfaction in line with SN service standards
- Identify opportunities to expand client engagements, including cross-selling services
- Contribute to marketing collateral, user group meetings, and sales support
- Mentor and guide other consultants while ensuring high-quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery
- Vantagepoint Accounting or Master Certification required (you can get this during the interview process but it must be completed before we offer)
- Must have experience with:
- Chart of Accounts, GL Accounts and Posting
- Cash Management/Bank Reconciliation
- AP, AR, Time & Expense Entry/Approval
- Billing & Invoice Processing
- Project Budgeting & Revenue Recognition
- Labor Rate/Category Tables
- Financial Reporting/Dashboards (intermediate knowledge)
- Multi-Company (basic knowledge)
- Project Planning integration with Finance (basic knowledge)
- Advanced Revenue Generation Methods (basic knowledge)
- Overhead Allocation
- Intercompany Transactions and Consolidations (basic knowledge)
- Custom Workflows and Approvals (basic knowledge)
- Cross-functional knowledge: at least basic knowledge of Resource Planning/Project Management or CRM
- 5+ years using Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint or another project-based ERP
- 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in an AE-industry firm
- 2+ years of consulting experience
- Stage 1 (Preliminary Screening Call) with a member of our recruitment team
- Stage 2 (Hiring Manager Interview) with the leader of Deltek Vision/VP Implementation team
- Stage 3 (HR & Executive Interview) with a member of our HR team and with the head of the Deltek Practice
- Stage 4 (Technical Interview) Technical interview focused on Deltek Vantagepoint Skills
- Stage 5 (Offer)
What's in it for you:
- Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three medical plans designed to fit different needs and budgets.
- Wellness Support: Access to Teladoc's zero-cost telehealth services and Husk Wellness for exclusive discounts on gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support
- Time Off, When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs
- Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability
- More Ways to Thrive: Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options.
Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $135,000 - $150,000. A final compensation offer within this range will be based on factors including an individual’s skill sets, experience, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and geography.
At SN, we’re a powerhouse of passionate, talented professionals making a real impact, together. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment of engaged minds, even when fully remote. Here, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported by a team that embraces change and envisions the future.
Fast-paced and fast-growing, we have created a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our virtual environment isn’t just where we work, it’s where we connect, collaborate, and grow. There’s a unique energy that comes from working alongside the best talent from across the country.
SN believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment. Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
If all of this sounds amazing, just wait! We don’t keep this incredible team all to ourselves. At SN, we serve clients in all 50 states with unparallelled AEC industry expertise and a diverse menu of services, including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology, and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.
Ready to redefine what your career can look like, from anywhere? We’d love to meet you.
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