Senior Accounting Manager

A respected Charlotte, North Carolina CPA firm is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead and grow its outsourced accounting and financial reporting practice. This role owns client financials, manages a team of bookkeepers and accountants, improves processes, and ensures clean, accurate data that fuels tax planning and business decisions. You will not be buried in compliance. You will shape a service line, elevate a team, and become a true financial partner to closely held businesses.

They are looking for a seasoned public accounting leader who can run client relationships, develop people, and build a high‑performing accounting group.

• Lead and oversee monthly accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients
• Manage and mentor a team of 5-6 accountants and bookkeepers
• Ensure clean books and accurate financials to support tax planning and advisory work
• Improve workflows, processes, and client onboarding within the accounting group
• Advise clients on financial reporting, systems, and best practices
• Partner with firm leadership to expand and strengthen the accounting services offering
• Track department performance, workload, and client deliverables
• Support client billing and service line profitability

• 7+ years of public accounting experience
• 2+ years in a people leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Strong experience with Quick Books Desktop and Quick Books Online
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Background serving small to mid‑sized businesses, trusts, and individuals
• Comfortable working in a hybrid, autonomous environment
• CPA preferred but not required

• Performance‑based bonus
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days PTO plus 10+ paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule after onboarding with 3‑4 days remote
• Supportive, long‑tenured team and partner‑led mentorship

This is a long‑term leadership role in a firm where people stay. If you want to build a department, lead great people, and work in a kind, high‑trust environment with real upside, this is where you do your best! Apply now!