Senior Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead our accounting team, oversee client engagements, and provide high-level advisory services to business owners.

This role is heavily focused on people management, quality control, and strategic insight—not just technical execution. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in US GAAP, US tax, and international tax/accounting considerations and is comfortable working directly with clients as a trusted advisor.

This is a fully remote position working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management (Primary Focus)

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff (bookkeepers, senior accountants, etc.)
• Review work for accuracy across bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax deliverables
• Establish and improve workflows, processes, and internal controls
• Ensure deadlines and client deliverables are consistently met
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for business owners
• Provide strategic guidance on cash flow, profitability, and tax positioning
• Lead client meetings and present financial reports with clarity and confidence

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure financial statements comply with US GAAP
• Review complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking

Tax & Compliance Awareness

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of US tax compliance and planning strategies
• Understand international tax considerations (foreign entities, reporting, etc.)
• Collaborate with tax teams to ensure alignment between accounting and tax strategy

Process Improvement & Strategy

• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
• Support leadership with financial insights and operational improvements
• Assist in building systems to support firm growth and client scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• Active US CPA license preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or advisory firm preferred)
• Proven experience managing and leading a team
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and US tax fundamentals
• Exposure to international accounting/tax concepts is highly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Client-facing confidence with excellent communication abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Inquisitive mindset—asks questions and seeks to understand the “why.”
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advisory-focused: able to go beyond compliance and provide strategic value

Work Environment

• Fully remote
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment
• Opportunity to work directly with leadership and influence firm direction

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Required)
• US Income Tax: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• US CPA (Required)

Work Location: Remote