Accounting Manager

Overview

A public accounting firm is seeking an experienced CPA Accounting Manager to lead audit and assurance engagements, provide technical oversight, and serve as a key layer of leadership within the firm. This role is designed for a technically strong CPA who is ready to step into true managerial authority. The Accounting Manager will function as a senior reviewer, advisor, and mentor—reducing rework, improving quality, and supporting both clients and staff at a high level.

This is not a production-heavy role. The value of this position lies in judgement, leadership, and technical excellence.

• Lead and review nonprofit and commercial audit engagements
• Perform final-level reviews of:
  • Audit work papers
  • Financial statements
  • Required disclosures and reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAGAS (where applicable), and firm quality standards
• Resolve complex accounting and audit issues independently
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, and engagement strategy
• Serve as the final technical reviewer prior to owner sign-off

• Provide accounting and financial advisory support to clients
• Identify and communicate internal control and financial reporting improvements
• Participate in high-level client discussions related to audit findings and accounting matters
• Contribute to firm-wide technical standards and best practices

• Review selected business and nonprofit tax filings, including Forms 990
• Ensure alignment between tax filings and audited financial statements
• Identify planning considerations and escalate as appropriate
• (Tax preparation is not the primary focus of this role.)

• Review work prepared by seniors and staff prior to final partner review
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engagement teams
• Enforce consistent audit and accounting standards to reduce rework
• Provide feedback and coaching focused on quality, efficiency, and professional judgment
• Assist with workflow management and deadline adherence

• Your expertise is trusted:
  Senior CPAs are empowered to make decisions and exercise professional judgment
• Direct access to leadership:
  Work closely with firm leadership and influence how work is performed
• Intentional growth:
  Advancement based on performance and contribution—not tenure or politics
• Sustainable expectations:
  Emphasis on quality work and thoughtful planning over burnout
• Opportunity to build:
  Help shape the firm's future, not just maintain the status quo

This position is designed as a leadership-track role
. For the right candidate, there is a clear path to expanded responsibility and senior leadership. Potential equity participation may be considered over time based on performance, tenure, and mutual alignment.

• Active CPA license
• Minimum 6 years of public accounting experience
• Strong audit and assurance background
• Proven ability to independently review complex engagements
• Experience mentoring or managing staff
• Excellent technical, communication, and leadership skills

• Job Type: Full-time
• Compensation: base salary + performance-based bonus
• Benefits
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree (required)
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4 years of auditing experience (required)
• License/Certification: CPA (preferred)
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid remote - Norfolk, VA