Accounting Manager

Overview

This role involves owning client relationships and accounting delivery for an operator-owned accounting firm location within a franchise network. You will serve as the primary client point of contact, direct an analyst team’s work, and drive process improvement using established technology, processes, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational lead for accounting delivery and partner with the Firm Principal/Franchise Owner to ensure client needs are met
• Oversee accounting operations for multiple clients
• Direct and review the analyst team’s work across:
  • A/P
  • A/R
  • Payroll
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Adjusting journal entries
• Own day-to-day client communication, providing expert guidance and resolving accounting questions
• Prepare and review general ledger entries and supporting documentation
• Perform, analyze, and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Problem-solve with a technology-first mindset
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, delegation, and process improvement; flag strategic items to the Firm Principal/Franchise Owner
• Research and resolve questions related to general ledger items, escalating client-relationship matters to the Firm Principal/Franchise Owner as needed
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines are met

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of public accounting or full-cycle accounting experience
• Minimum of 2+ years of client relationship management experience
• Minimum of 2+ years of QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience required
• Experience with cloud accounting tools like Bill.com, Ramp, etc. is a plus
• Prior experience working with multiple clients
• Ability to communicate with clients and team members clearly and effectively
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Interest in working with the latest technology
• Comfortable challenging processes and improving how work is done

Interview Process

• 30-minute interview with one recruiter
• Take-home technical accounting assessment
• 45-minute interview with a director
• 45-minute interview with team members
• Final 45-minute interview with the COO

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexibility to travel and work anywhere that suits you best

Location

This role may be assigned to corporate and deployed to a franchisee, or work directly with a franchisee, depending on business needs.