Sr. Accounting Manager

About Us

We are a fast-growing Los Angeles–based accounting and advisory firm that does things differently. Our clients expect precision, responsiveness, and practical solutions — not theory, unnecessary meetings, or endless bureaucracy. Internally, we operate the same way: clarity over noise, systems over chaos, and accountability over politics.

Traditional accounting firms burn people out with long hours, mindless busywork, and a lack of meaningful responsibility. That’s not how we work. You won’t fill out timesheets just to prove you exist, sit in endless meetings that accomplish nothing, or get buried under mountains of meaningless paperwork.

Instead, we focus on practical accounting work, client impact, and career growth — giving you meaningful responsibility from day one, exposure to interesting businesses, and the chance to develop the skills that will make you a future leader.

As we grow, we are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our team. We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership of client relationships, lead team members, and help drive the success of our firm.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with clients while taking on increasing leadership responsibility within the firm. You will lead client conversations, oversee deliverables, mentor team members, and contribute to the operational development of a rapidly growing firm. The position is well suited for a professional seeking a long-term leadership path with meaningful influence over client relationships, team development, and firm growth.

We are looking for candidates who are experienced, accountable, client-focused, and excited about building something meaningful. If you thrive in a high-performance environment and want to shape the growth of a dynamic team, this role is a great fit.

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Support operations and contribute to a positive, high-performance culture
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, training, and career guidance
• Conduct detailed reviews of client financial statements, working papers, and related deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong long-term relationships
• Present financial results to clients and provide practical, actionable business and financial advice
• Support the onboarding of new clients and oversee the delivery of services in accordance with firm standards
• Manage client engagements from planning through completion, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met

Who You Are

You are an experienced accounting leader with a track record of delivering high-quality work, building trusted client relationships, and developing team members. You thrive in structured environments and are energized by opportunities to lead, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact.

Why you’re a good fit:

• Proven leadership skills and desire to manage and develop others
• Strong client relationship management experience
• Comfortable with both detailed work and big-picture problem solving
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Motivated by career growth and building high-performing teams

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation required

Experience

• 5+ years of experience at a National and/or Big Four accounting firm.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of IFRS, ASPE, and/or US GAAP
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services

Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting, analytical, and review skills
• Proficiency in accounting software required (QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, or similar)
• Clear, professional communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

Office Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing feedback, training, and career guidance
• Ensure consistent application of firm processes, standards, and best practices across all client engagements and deliverables
• Facilitate regular team meetings and coordinate workload assignments to balance capacity, quality, and deadlines
• Support talent attraction, recruitment, and onboarding initiatives to strengthen and grow the team
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational processes that support firm growth and scalability

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a primary client contact for assigned accounts; build and sustain strong long-term client relationships
• Provide high-touch client service — taking clients through their financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.) and answering questions
• Respond to ad-hoc client requests and ensure client expectations are met or exceeded
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships and contribute to the firm's growth initiatives.
• Monitor engagement scope, resource allocation, and overall client profitability to support sustainable growth and service excellence.

Financial Quality & Review

• Conduct detailed reviews of clients’ financials (month-end, balance sheet, P&L, reconciliations) to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting frameworks
• Review team generated leadsheets to ensure financial statements tie out, processes are followed, and that any discrepancies are promptly corrected
• Prepare and present financial statements and summaries as needed

Process Improvement & Operational Development

• Contribute to the development and refinement of firm workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality control checks
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of bookkeeping processes

Training & Best Practices

• Train and support staff on accounting policies, best practices, new tools, and updates to processes
• Promote ongoing learning and development to ensure team competency and consistency

Why Join Us

• Clear path to increasing leadership responsibility, with meaningful influence over client relationships, team development, operational strategy, and firm growth.
• Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and advisory work
• Collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Professional development support and mentorship
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and future direction of the firm