Accounting Manager-Outsource Accounting

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking an Accounting Manager for Outsource Accounting (CAAS). The role focuses on leading a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients, reviewing work for accuracy, and serving as the main contact for owners and controllers.

You will guide delivery teams across regions and drive efficiency, client value, and growth. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a growing CAAS practice, with hybrid work options and a focus on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including reviewing the work of others.
• Public accounting or outsourced accounting experience.
• Experience managing multiple clients and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients with timely financial reporting.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and workpapers before delivery.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for business owners and stakeholders.
• Lead and coach accounting professionals across delivery teams.
• Manage budgets, realization, billing, and capacity planning.
• Identify process improvements and advisory opportunities.

Skills

Client leadership

People development

Reviewing financial statements

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Xero

Sage 50

Job description

Accounting Manager - Outsource Accounting (CAAS)

Location: Flexible / Hybrid

At Clark Schaefer Hackett, we're building something different.

We're large enough to serve sophisticated clients across a wide range of industries, yet small enough that your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your career isn't limited by layers of bureaucracy. Our people build meaningful careers here because they have the opportunity to do challenging work, develop genuine client relationships, and grow alongside talented professionals who care about one another's success.

Our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice is one of the fastest-growing service lines within the firm. As business owners increasingly turn to outsourced accounting solutions, our team continues to expand, creating opportunities for talented professionals who want to go beyond accounting and become trusted advisors.

We're seeking a Manager to join our Outsource Accounting practice. This role combines client leadership, technical review, team development, and operational oversight across a portfolio of closely held and middle-market clients.

If you enjoy building client relationships, developing people, improving processes, and helping businesses make sense of their financial information, we'd love to talk.

What You'll Do

• Manage a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of financial reporting and accounting services.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers prepared by team members before delivery to clients and tax professionals.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for business owners, controllers, bookkeepers, and other client stakeholders.
• Lead and coach accounting professionals across our U.S. and Mumbai delivery teams.
• Manage engagement budgets, realization, billing, workflow priorities, and capacity planning across your client portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate routine work, and enhance the client experience.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to identify additional services and advisory opportunities that help clients grow.

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the very center of our service delivery model.

You'll have direct ownership of client relationships, significant influence over team development, and the opportunity to help shape how accounting services are delivered across a growing practice. You'll work closely with firm leadership while developing the technical, operational, and client-facing skills that prepare high performers for future senior leadership opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including experience reviewing the work of others.
• Public accounting, outsourced accounting, client accounting services, controllership, or related experience.
• Experience managing multiple clients, projects, or engagements simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and accounting operations.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or directing the work of team members.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience working with distributed or offshore teams is a plus.

Preferred Experience & Technical Environment

Candidates may have experience in areas such as:

• Client Accounting Services (CAS) or Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)
• Outsourced Accounting, Outsourced Finance, Virtual Controller, or fractional accounting environments
• Financial statement preparation, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes
• Compilation and outsourced accounting engagements
• QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage 50, and cloud-based accounting platforms
• 1099 reporting, sales tax, payroll tax, and related compliance activities
• Workflow management, process improvement, and accounting technology solutions
• Professional services firms, family-owned businesses, entrepreneurial companies, and middle-market organizations

What Sets You Apart

You enjoy helping clients solve problems and helping team members grow.

You're comfortable balancing technical accounting responsibilities with client relationships, project management, and coaching others. You know how to ask thoughtful questions, communicate complex concepts clearly, and keep multiple priorities moving forward without losing sight of quality.

Most importantly, you're looking for an environment where you can make a visible impact, continue developing your career, and contribute to the growth of a highly successful practice.

Why Clark Schaefer Hackett

At CSH, we believe talented professionals shouldn't have to choose between meaningful work and a meaningful life. Our people work with sophisticated clients, build lasting relationships, and develop rewarding careers while remaining connected to the people, interests, and commitments that matter most to them. It's an environment where professional growth and personal priorities are not competing goals, and where great people can build long-term careers supported by strong mentorship, ongoing development, and the flexibility to succeed both inside and outside of work.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead clients, develop people, and grow within one of the firm's fastest-growing practices, we'd love to start a conversation.