Manager, Bookkeeping Services

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Manager overseeing bookkeeping services for a rapidly growing Client Accounting Services firm. Leading a high-performing team while providing exceptional client experiences in accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of bookkeeping professionals.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct regular performance discussions, coaching sessions, and career development conversations.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, workload management, and team capacity planning.
  • Review utilization, productivity, and operational metrics to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Ensure effective use of workflow systems, accounting platforms, and internal processes.
  • Develop and maintain bookkeeping procedures, best practices, and process improvements.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies.
  • Manage a portfolio of client engagements while delivering exceptional service and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Lead month-end and year-end close activities, financial reporting, and account review processes for assigned clients.
  • Provide accounting guidance and support on complex transactions, reconciliations, and reporting matters.
  • Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness and identify opportunities to improve client financial operations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and primary escalation point for client accounting questions and service-related concerns.
  • Conduct portfolio reviews to identify service risks, pricing opportunities, scope changes, and client growth opportunities.
  • Support client onboarding and ensure successful transitions and implementations.
  • Drive client retention, satisfaction, and overall engagement profitability.
  • Monitor team utilization, productivity, profitability, and client performance metrics.
  • Partner with leadership to improve operational efficiency and business results.
  • Utilize data and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support strategic initiatives that contribute to the growth and scalability of the bookkeeping practice.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or client accounting services experience.
  • Prior experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting or bookkeeping professionals.
  • Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously within a Client Accounting Services (CAS), outsourced accounting, consulting, or public accounting environment strongly preferred.
  • Experience improving processes, implementing efficiencies, and driving operational excellence.
  • Proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms and business applications, including QuickBooks Online and related accounting technology.
  • Experience utilizing workflow management systems, operational reporting, and key performance metrics to manage team performance and client outcomes.
  • Experience with Karbon or other accounting practice management and workflow platforms is preferred.