Head of Accounting Execution

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Accounting Execution to own all behind-the-scenes accounting work at Accruity. This role will lead the team responsible for closing books, preparing deliverables, and handing off review-ready files to the Client Delivery team. The successful candidate will also lead and scale the team, build the production system, and own throughput and quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Own the Accounting Execution Function – Lead all behind-the-scenes accounting work — monthly close, reconciliations, and deliverable prep — across the full client base, handing off completed, review-ready files to the Client Delivery team.
• Lead & Scale the Team – Directly lead 3 Accounting Managers, 2 Accounting Staff, and an Overseas Manager running 8+ offshore FTEs — recruiting, structuring, and developing the team as client volume grows.
• Own Multi-Entity Close at Scale – Maintain and close books for 90+ clients across 300+ QBO instances on a reliable monthly cadence, with a system built to absorb roughly 6 new clients and 15 new instances per month.
• Build the Production System – Standardize close workflows, work papers, and quality controls across our stack (QBO, Xenett, Mango, 90.io) so output is consistent, on-time, and audit-ready regardless of who does the work.
• Scale the Offshore Engine – Continue expanding our offshore partnership toward unlimited capacity, keeping the W2 team focused on final review and clean handoff to Client Delivery.
• Own Throughput & Quality KPIs – Be accountable for close timelines, accuracy, and capacity — escalating risk early and keeping delivery on schedule as the firm scales.

Requirements

• 8+ years in accounting with proven experience scaling and leading a sizable accounting team (controller, global controller, or senior accounting management background).
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and closing books for multiple entities at volume on a recurring monthly cycle.
• Track record building and standardizing close processes, work papers, and quality controls that scale.
• Experience managing blended onshore and offshore (or outsourced) accounting teams.
• Deep QBO expertise and comfort with a modern accounting tech stack (Xenett, Mango, 90.io); openness to AI-driven tooling a plus.
• CPA preferred; real estate and multi-entity accounting experience a strong plus.
• A systems-first operator who thrives on throughput, accuracy, and operational discipline over client-facing relationship management.

Qualifications

• Experienced in building and standardizing close processes, work papers, and quality controls that scale.
• Experience managing blended onshore and offshore (or outsourced) accounting teams.
• Deep QBO expertise and comfort with a modern accounting tech stack (Xenett, Mango, 90.io); openness to AI-driven tooling a plus.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Base Salary - Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Role is based in our South Hills office

Why Join Us?

• High-Growth Opportunity – Build and own the execution engine at the center of a fast-scaling firm — this is the function everything else depends on.
• Entrepreneurial Culture – We operate like a startup within the accounting industry, meaning speed, systems, and execution matter more than bureaucracy.
• Largest Team in the Firm – You’ll lead the highest-headcount, highest-throughput team at Accruity — the team everything else depends on. You report into the Director of Operations (the firm’s seat on the leadership team), alongside peers in the Director of Delivery, Director of Shared Services, and Director of Tax Execution Services. This is a central, high-leverage seat — not a back-office title.
• Build to Scale – A rare mandate to architect a function for effectively unlimited scale — not just maintain the status quo.
• Remote flexibility. – Travel may be required (10–25%) for business events and meetings.

Additional Information

• Full-time employees are provided with an Accruity-issued laptop for use during their employment.
• 1099 contractors are expected to supply and use their own device.

Service

Pittsburgh, PA