Senior Manager - Public Accounting

Overview

Abacus!, is hiring! Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan. We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our team.

Objective:

The Senior Manager – Public Accounting provides leadership and strategic oversight for Abacus! Tax, Audit, and Accounting Services departments. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, develops client relationships, and drives growth while mentoring and guiding a team of accounting professionals.

Description:

The Senior Manager – Public Accounting is a client-focused leader who ensures compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and auditing standards while helping clients achieve their financial goals. This position requires excellent communication, strong technical knowledge, and proven leadership skills to manage client engagements, oversee complex projects, and develop staff within the firm.

• Tax Management – Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns; ensure compliance with all regulations; implement effective tax strategies; stay current on tax law changes and their client impact.
• Audit Oversight – Lead planning and execution of internal and external audits; evaluate internal controls; recommend improvements; coordinate with external auditors and manage audit schedules.
• Client Services – Build and maintain strong client relationships; identify client needs and deliver tailored accounting solutions; advise on business and financial matters, including risk management and planning.
• Team Leadership – Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals; manage workloads; conduct performance reviews; foster a collaborative work environment.
• Strategic Growth – Contribute to firm-wide strategy and business development initiatives; identify opportunities for expanded client services.
• Quality Assurance – Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and client service across all engagements.
• Technology & Process Improvement – Leverage accounting software and systems to enhance efficiency; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Professional Development – Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations, trends, and best practices; pursue continuing professional education.
• Ethics & Compliance – Uphold professional integrity and confidentiality in all client and firm matters.
• Other Duties – Perform additional assignments as required to support clients and the firm.

• Technical Expertise in accounting, tax, and audit
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Client relationship management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication (oral and written)
• Time management and organization

This position supervises accounting managers and professional staff. The Senior Manager reports directly to the firm’s partner.

This is a full-time salaried exempt position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works normal office hours with guilt-free flexibility. Some weeks over 40 hours will be required.

Based in Louisville, KY, but also serve employees in all Abacus! physical locations and those working remotely.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification required; CMA or other advanced credential preferred
• Minimum 8 years of progressive public accounting experience, including tax, audit, and client service
• Proven experience supervising and developing professional staff
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, accounting principles, and auditing standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Quick Books, Quick Books Online, Ultra Tax, and Advance Flow preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under deadlines

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.…