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Senior Controller/Client Accounting Services (CAS) Manager

About Us

Muslow + Agnew Group, LLC is a dynamic and growing CPA firm with offices in Louisiana, Texas, and Alaska. We provide tax, accounting, advisory, and Client Accounting Services (CAS) to clients across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, construction, and professional services.

As our CAS practice continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced Senior Controller/CAS Manager to lead client engagements, oversee accounting operations, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to our clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled accounting professional who enjoys both leadership and client-facing advisory work in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Controller/CAS Manager will oversee a portfolio of client accounting engagements, manage day-to-day accounting operations, and provide strategic financial insights that help clients make informed business decisions.

This role combines traditional controller-level responsibilities with a forward-thinking advisory approach, including financial reporting, process improvement, budgeting support, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Advisory & Financial Oversight

Serve as the lead advisor for a portfolio of CAS clients across multiple industries
Review and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements
Provide strategic insights on cash flow, profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Support clients with operational and financial process improvements

Accounting Operations

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations
Review staff-prepared workpapers, journal entries, and account analyses
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal control best practices

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and review the work of CAS team members
Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
Collaborate closely with tax and advisory teams on client deliverables
Help manage workflow capacity across the CAS team

Process Improvement & Technology

Standardize accounting workflows and best practices across client engagements
Leverage technology platforms such as QuickBooks Online, BILL, and payroll systems such as Gusto
Identify automation opportunities and operational efficiencies
Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or CAS Manager
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting operations
Prior experience managing multiple clients, entities, or business units preferred
Public accounting or outsourced accounting/CAS experience strongly preferred
CPA preferred, but not required
Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
Experience with QuickBooks/QBO, BILL, Gusto, Xero, and similar platforms
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits: