Client Accounting Manager

Salary: $90,000–$105,000 + Bonus + Benefit
Stable, Structured, and Client-Focused — Without the Burnout Culture

Ready to lead client relationships, oversee meaningful work, and still have a life?
We’re hiring a Client Accounting Manager to oversee a portfolio of small business and nonprofit clients. You’ll lead a team, provide tax and accounting oversight, and build lasting client relationships — all within a firm that plans ahead, respects boundaries, and values its people.
If you’re an experienced accounting professional with strong leadership instincts, tax knowledge, and a desire to work with systems that actually work, you’ll thrive here.

• $90,000–$105,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance bonus of up to 10–15%, based on portfolio results, team mentorship, and contribution to firm growth
• Health benefits, 3% retirement contribution, generous PTO, and 13 paid holidays
• A respectful, drama-free culture that values your time and expertise
• Clients who value your insights and enjoy long-term partnerships with us
• A role where your ideas and experience genuinely make a difference

Time Value Accounting & Advisory Services is a family-owned firm based in Durham, NC. We provide expert financial and tax guidance to small businesses and nonprofits nationwide. We are intentional about how we grow — building smart systems, hiring thoughtfully, and focusing on long-term client success. We believe strong teams build strong firms, and we structure our work so people can do their best without sacrificing their lives outside the office.

Client Relationships

• Serve as the go-to advisor for your client portfolio
• Deliver strategic insights, tax planning, and advisory support
• Build long-lasting, trust-based partnerships with business owners through regular meetings and consistent communication
• Help maintain process excellence and ensure a smooth experience for both clients and the team

Accounting & Tax Oversight

• Oversee monthly accounting operations and tax processes
• Prepare business and personal tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 990, 1040, and more)
• Ensure compliance and minimize risk across federal, state, and local levels

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals
• Streamline workflows and implement best practices for efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, growth-minded team culture

• Experienced accounting professionals who want to lead, not grind
• Individuals who take initiative and value consistency
• Professionals who want to contribute to client success and team excellence
• People who balance technical skills with a team-oriented mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or EA (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in accounting/tax roles, including client service
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple clients (20–30+)
• Tech-savvy with modern tools and platforms — including Quick Books Online, tax software, Microsoft Office, and workflow/project management systems

• Endless nights and weekends during tax season
• Just data entry — this role is about compliance oversight, leadership, and client-facing work
• A corporate, high-drama environment
• Burnout culture

• Serving small business clients year-round
• Maintaining balance and clarity even during busy seasons
• Using proven systems and software to deliver consistent excellence
• Contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team

Ready to bring your experience to a firm that values both performance and people?
Apply now — and let’s do great work together.