Finance Accounting Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager who can own client accounting work end-to-end while helping to build and lead a small accounting team as the firm grows.

Initially, you'll spend most of your time managing bookkeeping and tax-related work for clients. Over time, you'll begin supervising junior team members, reviewing work, improving processes, and serving as the operational backbone of our accounting practice.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on accounting and leadership.

What You'll Do

Client Accounting

Manage bookkeeping for multiple client accounts

Perform monthly reconciliations and close processes

Prepare and review financial statements

Maintain accurate general ledger records

Ensure high-quality client deliverables

Tax Support

Prepare and review business and individual tax returns

Assist with tax planning and compliance

Research accounting and tax issues as needed

Support clients throughout tax season

Team Leadership

Mentor and supervise junior accounting staff

Review work for accuracy and completeness

Improve workflows, documentation, and quality control

Help build and scale the accounting team over time

Serve as the first point of escalation for accounting questions

Client Service

Communicate professionally with clients

Resolve accounting issues proactively

Manage deadlines across multiple engagements

Deliver consistent, accurate work with minimal supervision

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5–7+ years of public accounting or client accounting experience

Experience with Drake Tax, and TaxDome required

Experience with QuickBooks Online is required

Strong bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals

Experience preparing business and/or individual tax returns

Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Leadership Experience

Experience reviewing the work of other accountants or bookkeepers

Comfortable training and mentoring junior team members

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Able to take ownership of projects and improve processes

Qualifications

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Experience working in a U.S. CPA firm

Experience managing remote teams

Who Will Thrive in This Role

We're looking for someone who is:

Highly reliable and dependable

Proactive rather than reactive

Comfortable taking ownership

Calm under deadlines

Detail-oriented without sacrificing efficiency

Interested in growing into a long-term leadership position

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6–12 months, you'll:

Independently manage a portfolio of client accounts

Deliver consistently accurate bookkeeping and tax work

Require minimal oversight

Begin supervising and developing junior accounting staff

Help improve internal processes as the firm continues to grow

Why Join Us

Fully remote position

Opportunity to build and lead a growing accounting team

Exposure to bookkeeping, tax, CFO advisory, and M&A work

Long-term career growth in a high-impact role