Client Accounting Services Department Manager (Greater Phoenix Area)

Overview

This position is sourced from a job board.

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

The position may be based in the Greater Phoenix area (Phoenix, AZ; Goodyear, AZ; Chandler, AZ) or in any of the organization’s 19 office locations, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work 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

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.
• CPA or similar professional certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location & Work Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Greater Phoenix area office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Goodyear, AZ; Chandler, AZ.
• Role may be based in one of the organization’s 19 office locations, hybrid, or remote depending on experience.
• Periodic travel required (approximately 6–8 times per year).
• Office locations across Wisconsin, Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Application

Submit both a cover letter and your resume with your application. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.