Posted 01/12/2026
Job Number: 15229

Senior Accounting Manager

Charlotte, NC Hybrid

Industry:  Accounting

Job Category: Accounting

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $120,000 - $150,000/Annually

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Job Description

A respected Charlotte, North Carolina CPA firmis hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead and grow its outsourced accounting and financial reporting practice. This role owns client financials, manages a team of bookkeepers and accountants, improves processes, and ensures clean, accurate data that fuels tax planning and business decisions. You will not be buried in compliance. You will shape a service line, elevate a team, and become a true financial partner to closely held businesses. They are looking for a seasoned public accounting leader who can run client relationships, develop people, and build a high-performing accounting group.

Senior Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee monthly accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients
  • Manage and mentor a team of 5-6 accountants and bookkeepers
  • Ensure clean books and accurate financials to support tax planning and advisory work
  • Improve workflows, processes, and client onboarding within the accounting group
  • Advise clients on financial reporting, systems, and best practices
  • Partner with firm leadership to expand and strengthen the accounting services offering
  • Track department performance, workload, and client deliverables
  • Support client billing and service line profitability

Senior Accounting Manager Requirements:

  • 7+ years of public accounting experience
  • 2+ years in a people leadership role
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
  • Background serving small to mid-sized businesses, trusts, and individuals
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid, autonomous environment
  • CPA preferred but not required

Benefits:

  • Performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for employees
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 20 days PTO plus 10+ paid holidays
  • Hybrid work schedule after onboarding with 3-4 days remote
  • Supportive, long-tenured team and partner-led mentorship

This is a long-term leadership role in a firm where people stay. If you want to build a department, lead great people, and work in a kind, high-trust environment with real upside, this is where you do your best! Apply now! #LI-SG1 #LI-AM1

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