Senior Manager, Accounting Team Lead

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JobgetherAccounting services

Based in the United StatesFull-TimeManager

Salary$117,104–$137,769 per year for the remote United States position.

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Experience: 7–10 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Client Lead, Manager, or team leadership position.
Required Skills: AccountingNetSuite

Hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Hold CPA certification.
Have 7–10 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Client Lead, Manager, or team leadership position.
Bring deep working knowledge of GAAP and experience addressing accounting complexities common to startups and high-growth companies.
Have experience with SAFEs, convertible instruments, ASC 606, equity compensation, and other startup-specific accounting matters.
Demonstrate the ability to manage a team and client portfolio while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and client service.
Have coaching and feedback skills and experience developing junior and mid-level accounting professionals.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills for senior client interactions.
Be proficient with QuickBooks Online; experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar accounting platforms is preferred.
Have experience in public accounting at Manager level or in outsourced accounting leadership; this is strongly preferred.
Have experience in a remote professional services environment; this is strongly preferred.
Be able to lead remotely by setting clear expectations, maintaining structured communication rhythms, and holding team members accountable.

Coach Client Leads on solution design, client management, delivery strategy, technical judgment, and professional standards.
Review client engagement approaches for technical risks, complexity, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
Serve as the primary escalation point for delivery challenges, client concerns, capacity issues, and other risks.
Ensure the team's accounting work and client deliverables meet established quality standards.
Conduct performance reviews and career development conversations with direct reports.
Identify capability gaps and address them through coaching, training, mentoring, and other development resources.
Balance workloads across Client Leads and adjust team resources for close periods, changing client demands, and coverage needs.
Maintain a focused client portfolio to remain technically current and serve as a coaching and escalation resource.
Promote cross-training, documentation, and knowledge sharing across client engagements.
Communicate recurring delivery issues, client patterns, operational risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.

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