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Accounting Manager
(Remote or hybrid)
About Us
Modern CPAs® is a boutique, forward-thinking CPA firm based in Newport Beach, California. We deliver fully integrated accounting, tax strategy, and wealth advisory services to a select group of business owners.
Our clients are entrepreneurs, service-based business owners, and professionals who want more than compliance — they want a strategic partner. We build deep relationships and help them reduce taxes, improve profitability, and make smarter financial decisions.
We are not a traditional firm. We operate as a collaborative, tech-enabled, and relationship-driven team, focused on proactive strategy and delivering an exceptional client experience.
About the Role
Accounting Manager (Client-Facing) Build and Elevate Our Accounting Function
Compensation: Starting at $95,000 with flexibility based on experience and scope
Location: Remote (U.S.) with preference for Pacific to Central time zones Hybrid option available for candidates local to Orange County, CA
This is not a traditional accounting manager role.
We’re looking for an Accounting Manager who genuinely enjoys working with clients, someone who is comfortable leading conversations, proactively reaching out, and building relationships.
In addition, you’ll oversee workflows, improve systems, and act as the bridge between our offshore team, U.S. team, and clients.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Wants to grow into leadership
- Enjoys improving systems and processes
- Thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment
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Is confident working directly with clients
What Success Looks Like
- You take ownership of accounting quality across all client engagements
- You build strong, trust-based relationships with clients
- You create clarity and coordination between offshore and U.S. teams
- You proactively identify issues and implement better processes
- You collaborate closely with our tax team to deliver integrated insights
Key Responsibilities
Review & Quality Control
- Review monthly bookkeeping prepared by our offshore team in QuickBooks® Online (QBO)
- Ensure financials are accurate, reconciliations are complete, and meet firm standards
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to both offshore and U.S. team members
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and standardize workflows
Workflow & Team Coordination
- Manage accounting workflow and deadlines across multiple clients
- Coordinate workload between offshore and onshore team members
- Assist with onboarding new clients, including system setup and process implementation
- Lead and support accounting clean-up projects
Client Advisory & Communication
- Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent training, consulting, and expertise.
- Lead client meetings over Zoom to present financials, explain analysis, and guide decision-making.
- Collaborate with clients on cash flow, financial statements, and business insights.
- Ensure a high-quality client experience with proactive communication and recommendations.
Requirements
- 4–7+ years of experience in public accounting providing client accounting services (CAS)
- Strong experience with QuickBooks® Online (QBO)
- Experience reviewing bookkeeping and ensuring accuracy of financials
- Experience working with multiple clients across different industries
- Comfortable interacting with clients and presenting financial information
- Experience mentoring or guiding team members (direct management not required)
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Embraces technology and is comfortable adopting new tools to improve efficiency and client experience
Preferred (but not required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience working with offshore or remote teams
- Experience with accounting clean-ups and process improvement
- Familiarity with tools such as Double, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom
Schedule
- Work week: Monday through Friday
- Core collaboration hours: Monday- Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
- Flexibility outside of core hours
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Ability to work extended hours during peak deadlines
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Fully remote work environment
- Annual team retreat
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, collaborate with a strong team, and grow into a leadership position, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume with a cover letter to: info@moderncpas.com