Senior Accounting Manager

Role Overview

The People Leader serves as the primary support and manager for a cohort of Senior Accountants or Accounting Managers, with a strong focus on coaching, performance management, and career development. This role ensures team members perform at a high level, continue to grow professionally, and are effectively deployed to meet client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct manager for a cohort of Senior Accountants or Accounting Managers - max of 8
• Conduct regular 1:1 check-ins to provide coaching, feedback, and ongoing support
• Deliver biannual performance reviews with clear, actionable feedback and development plans
• Monitor individual and team performance, addressing concerns in a timely and constructive manner
• Act as a point of escalation for performance issues, client concerns, and delivery challenges
• Monitor and manage team utilization
• Oversee staffing for Senior Accountant level and above to ensure proper resource allocation
• Partner with engagement leaders to balance workloads and optimize team productivity
• Career Development & Coaching
• Support team members in promotion readiness and long-term career progression
• Define, track, and follow up on individual development goals and action plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Training & Development
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate technical and professional training opportunities
• Facilitate or support delivery of trainings to ensure team readiness and capability
• Promote knowledge sharing and ongoing development within the team
• Support building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline to meet future staffing needs

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully coaching and developing accounting professionals
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to provide empathetic, constructive feedback and foster trust across a team
• Proven track record of managing complex client engagements and cross-functional teams
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency
• Collaborative and diplomatic, with a problem-solving mindset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic, personable, positive attitude, and high integrity
• Persistent and self-motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• 2+ years in a people management or team leadership role
• Experience implementing workflow automation or AI-enabled tools preferred. Familiarity with generative AI tools and automation platforms strongly preferred
• Experience with standard software solutions: QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Campfire, Brex, Ramp, Rippling, Gusto, Rillet, Carta
• Advanced+ Excel skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology and/or professional services environment
• Demonstrated success in coaching and developing professionals
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver clear, empathetic, and actionable feedback
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and complex team dynamics
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused