Accounting Manager

Professional Search Group; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Search Group in California is seeking an Accounting Services Manager to lead client accounting services for a diverse portfolio including real estate, construction, and nonprofit organizations. You will own client delivery, mentor a growing team, and partner with firm leadership to shape service delivery.

The role offers hybrid/remote work, direct exposure to leadership, and opportunities to improve operations and profitability across engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including managing or building a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a relevant qualification; CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and experience managing multiple clients.
• Experience with real estate, construction, or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to improve processes, manage competing priorities, and coach staff.
• Strong communication, sound judgment, and a proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Oversee bookkeeping, financial reporting, and bill payment services across multiple client engagements.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, resolve accounting issues, and provide clients with useful financial insights.
• Manage workflows, team capacity, budgets, and deadlines to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Build and document efficient processes that support a growing practice.
• Develop strong client relationships, set expectations, and manage engagement scope, pricing, and profitability.
• Partner with leadership to improve operations, identify client needs, and support new business opportunities.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Client relations

Process improvement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Ready to lead a team, shape a growing practice, and work closely with business owners? A Southern California accounting firm is hiring an Accounting Services Manager to oversee client accounting services for a diverse portfolio that includes real estate, construction, and nonprofit organizations.

This is a highly visible opportunity to work directly with firm leadership, develop a talented team, and put your ideas into action. You’ll have ownership of client delivery, the opportunity to improve how the practice operates, and a meaningful role in its continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Oversee bookkeeping, financial reporting, and bill payment services across multiple client engagements.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, resolve accounting issues, and provide clients with useful financial insights.
• Manage workflows, team capacity, budgets, and deadlines to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Build and document efficient processes that support a growing practice.
• Develop strong client relationships, set expectations, and manage engagement scope, pricing, and profitability.
• Partner with leadership to improve operations, identify client needs, and support new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years managing or building a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a relevant qualification; CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and experience managing multiple clients.
• Experience with real estate, construction, or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to improve processes, manage competing priorities, and coach staff.
• Strong communication, sound judgment, and a proactive, hands-on leadership style.

An excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys developing people, advising clients, and helping build a practice they can be proud of. Ability to work hybrid or remote.