Accounting Manager - CPA | Growth-Oriented Leadership Track

CPA / Accounting ManagerLeadership & Future Partnership Opportunity | $125,000–$150,000 DOE

An opportunity to take the next step in your career—and ultimately help shape the future of an established firm.

A well-established local accounting firm with more than a century of history is seeking an experienced CPA / Accounting Manager to join its leadership team. This position is designed for an accounting professional who has developed strong technical expertise and client relationships and is ready to take on a greater leadership role.

The opportunity goes well beyond managing engagements. The successful candidate will work closely with firm leadership, assume responsibility for an established client portfolio, mentor and develop staff, and play an increasingly important role in the firm's continued growth and direction.

With long-term succession planning already underway, this position offers a genuine opportunity to grow into a future partnership role.

The Role

This individual will oversee a diverse portfolio of accounting and tax engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to clients. The position combines technical accounting and tax responsibilities with team leadership, client relationship management, and business development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and mentoring a team of accounting professionals while supporting their continued development.
• Overseeing accounting and tax engagements to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with individual, business, and nonprofit clients.
• Transitioning established client relationships from a senior leader approaching retirement.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Participating in business development and contributing to the firm's continued growth.
• Working alongside firm leadership on strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
• Helping shape the firm's culture, service model, and future direction.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at both the technical and leadership levels—someone who can work through complex accounting and tax matters while also developing people and earning the confidence of clients.

A Career With a Longer View

This position is particularly well suited for someone who is thinking beyond their next title.

As part of the firm's long-term succession planning, the incoming CPA will have the opportunity to gradually assume greater responsibility and develop relationships with an established client base. The anticipated succession timeline is approximately 7–10 years, providing a meaningful runway for the right individual to grow into a senior leadership and potential ownership position.

This is an opportunity to build something—not simply manage what already exists.

Compensation & Benefits

• $125,000–$150,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• 25 days of PTO
• Single health insurance coverage
• 401(k) with 3% company match after one year
• Potential hybrid flexibility after 90 days
• 10% of annual billings for three years on new clients personally brought to the firm
• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Long-term partnership potential

Candidates with a significant book of business or demonstrated success developing new client relationships may be considered at a higher compensation level.

Schedule

The firm recognizes that public accounting requires an intense commitment during tax season and offers a significantly more balanced schedule throughout the remainder of the year.

Tax Season — February 1 through April 15

Approximately 65 hours per week.

Non-Tax Season

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
• 37.5-hour workweek

The Right Background

The ideal candidate will have:

• An active CPA license
• 7–10 years of public accounting experience
• Prior management or leadership experience within a CPA firm
• Strong technical knowledge of tax, accounting, and financial reporting
• A proven ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and developing accounting professionals
• A demonstrated interest in business development and firm growth
• The ambition to pursue greater leadership responsibility and, ultimately, partnership

Just as important is leadership style. The firm values individuals who are technically confident but approachable, who lead by example, and who understand that developing people is as important as delivering excellent client work.

About the Firm

For more than 100 years, this established local accounting firm has built its reputation through long-term client relationships, personalized service, and a commitment to professional excellence.

The practice serves a diverse client base across individual and business accounting, nonprofit organizations, tax planning, and advisory services. Its culture is professional and collaborative, with an emphasis on maintaining the personal relationships and high level of service that have contributed to its longevity.

Practice Mix

• 40% Individual Tax
• 40% Business Accounting
• 15% Nonprofit Organizations
• 5% Tax Planning & QuickBooks Consulting

Why Consider This Opportunity?

For an experienced CPA, the next career move isn't always about a new title or a larger book of work. Sometimes it's about finding the right place to make a lasting impact.

This opportunity offers the chance to:

Lead a team.
Build lasting client relationships.
Take ownership of an established portfolio.
Contribute to the firm's growth.
Help shape its future.
And ultimately position yourself for partnership.

If you're ready to move beyond the traditional Accounting Manager role and are interested in building a long-term future with an established firm, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000