Client Accounting Services (CAS) Department Manager - Illinois

Overview

The Client Accounting Services (CAS) Department Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and scaling the organization’s CAS practice. This position focuses on evolving traditional bookkeeping services into a client advisory-focused CAS model.

This role may be based in any of the organization’s 19 office locations and is available as a hybrid opportunity or as a remote position, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, structure, and growth of the CAS practice
• Oversee client advisory engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to key clients
• Build scalable workflows, service standards, and best practices across the CAS department
• Lead, mentor, and develop CAS managers, supervisors, and team members
• Partner with firm leadership on pricing, service offerings, and growth initiatives
• Ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and Client Accounting Services
• 5+ years in a leadership or senior management role within CAS or outsourced accounting
• Proven experience building, scaling, or transforming a CAS or bookkeeping practice
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, payroll, and outsourced accounting services
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple client engagements

Key Skills

• Strategic and entrepreneurial leadership mindset
• Strong client advisory and relationship management skills
• Ability to build processes, teams, and scalable service models
• Comfort driving change and innovation within a growing firm
• CPA or similar professional certification preferred

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time position
• Periodic travel required (approximately 6–8 times per year)
• Role may be based in an office, hybrid, or remote, depending on experience

Location

This role may be based in any of the organization’s 19 office locations across Wisconsin, Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado.