Client Accounting Services Department Manager (Central Wisconsin)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Client Accounting Services Department Manager to lead, build, and scale the Client Accounting Services (CAS) practice. This is a senior leadership role focused on evolving CAS from traditional bookkeeping into a client advisory-focused CAS model.

This hybrid or remote role may be based in one of the organization’s office locations, including Wausau, WI and Marshfield, WI (additional offices exist across several states).

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or similar professional certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits information not provided in the posting.

Location

• Central Wisconsin office locations: Wausau, WI and Marshfield, WI.
• The role may be based in one of the organization’s 19 office locations and may be filled as a hybrid opportunity or remote position, depending on experience.
• States with office locations include Wisconsin, Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time position.
• Periodic travel required (approximately 6–8 times per year).

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter and resume with your application.