Human Resources Manager

HR Manager – CPA Firm

📍 Horsham, PA

About the Opportunity

MacKai West is partnered with a highly respected and growing CPA firm in the Horsham area seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who understands the unique dynamics of public accounting and enjoys building people-focused infrastructure within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

This firm has built a strong reputation not only for client service, but also for culture. The environment is professional but approachable, with a younger and team-oriented atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy working together. Leadership values work-life balance, transparency, and long-term employee development. Must have direct Public Accounting/CPA Firm experience!

Why This Role Stands Out

• High visibility role working directly with firm Partners
• Opportunity to help shape and guide firm growth
• Collaborative and down-to-earth culture
• Strong work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Ability to make a meaningful impact across the organization

The Role

The HR Manager will serve as a strategic business partner to firm leadership, overseeing day-to-day human resources operations while helping guide long-term organizational growth and employee development initiatives.

This individual will function as a true HR generalist with strong knowledge of the public accounting environment, helping support recruiting, employee engagement, compensation planning, benefits administration, performance management, and internal communications.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, building processes, and serving as a trusted resource for both employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with firm leadership on strategic HR planning and organizational initiatives
• Lead recruiting efforts across accounting and administrative functions
• Manage employee onboarding, training, and retention initiatives
• Oversee compensation planning, benefits administration, and annual review processes
• Support employee relations and performance management efforts
• Help develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Coordinate internal communications and employee engagement initiatives
• Assist with succession planning and long-term workforce development
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and HR regulations
• Support overall firm operations and culture-building initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• Prior HR experience within public accounting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the CPA firm environment and accounting industry talent landscape
• Experience across multiple HR disciplines in a generalist or HR management capacity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work directly with leadership in a visible role
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related certifications are a plus

The Culture

This is a firm where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Leadership has intentionally created an environment that combines high-level professional standards with a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

The team is sharp, personable, and growth-oriented without the overly rigid corporate feel often associated with public accounting. It’s the type of place where employees feel valued, leadership is accessible, and people build long-term careers.