Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant

Driven Insights; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. You will lead a team, manage client relationships, and implement process improvements in a work-from-home environment. The role involves providing financial clarity and expertise to dynamic businesses, with opportunities for growth and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO Policy

Permanent Work from Home

Amazing culture & team

Growth opportunities

Company 401k Contribution

Loads of Tech Gear

Annual In-Person Get Together

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Accounting Manager.
• Experience as lead accountant in rapidly growing firms.
• 2+ years as auditor in CPA firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reports and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of five accounting professionals.
• Oversee successful execution of client engagements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's in Accounting

CPA License

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary : As an Accounting Manager, you will serve as the primary accounting partner for a portfolio of clients, ensuring meticulous financial reporting, strict adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards, and the delivery of insightful analysis to management teams and stakeholders. Your expertise will be vital in managing complex client engagements, leading and developing a team of accounting professionals, and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy. This role demands a proactive leader with a strong technical accounting background, capable of navigating dynamic environments and contributing to the success of rapidly growing businesses. If you are passionate about providing clarity through financial excellence and are ready to lead with a solution-oriented approach, we encourage you to apply.

Location : Work from Home

THE PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO Policy
• Permanent Work from Home
• Amazing culture & team
• Growth opportunities abound multiple tracks to choose from
• Company 401k Contribution
• Loads of Tech Gear, including 3 monitors, laptop, etc.
• Annual In-Person Get Together

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership of Client Accounting Relationship :

• Readily and clearly explain how financial results are derived, detailing the components of specific accounts and variances between expected and actual results. This ensures complete transparency and accuracy for management team members to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Oversee the successful execution of client engagements, ensuring all deliverables completed on time and at the expected level of quality, including :
• Manage revenue cycle (order to cash)
• Oversee expense management process
• Lead or support payroll processing and accounting
• Responsible for monthly financial close, KPI (key performance indicators) measurement & management / board reporting
• Execution of client compliance
• Internal controls
• Oversee compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements
• Own client specific requirements like : sales tax, covenant calculations & sales commissions calculations

Management Responsibilities :

• Lead and mentor a team of five accounting professionals, guiding best practices, career development, and performance management to foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
• Support recruitment efforts and help onboard new team members, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to succeed.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure continued professional growth and alignment with company goals

Additional Responsibilities :

• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required. These include projects such as researching and implementing new technology for internal and customer use, as well as process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Experience successfully revamping accounting processes and technology
• Strong with complex revenue recognition (eg : ASC 606 for subscription revenue)
• Deep knowledge of complex payroll
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required. Xero, Intacct & NetSuite are a plus to have.
• Strong understanding of KPIs with track record of using to make quick, informed decisions
• Exceptionally strong Google Sheet / Microsoft Excel GAAP-compliant financial modeling skills
• Firm grasp on sales tax liability management, including usage of management tool like Avalara
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making & project management skills
• Willing to work at a high level of intensity and fast pace to support the needs of rapidly growing businesses
• Flexible and able to handle multiple projects at one time while maintaining incredible attention to detail
• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Ability to use good judgement and keep client and Driven Insights information confidential
• Deliver consistent excellent customer service to internal / external customers, colleagues and management

Education and Experience :

• Experience as lead accountant in rapidly growing firm(s)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Masters in Accounting and / or CPA license preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Accounting Manager
• 2+ years of audit work as an auditor in CPA firm

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Must be able to lift laptop and reams of paper
• Infrequent travel (eg : annual in-person get together in cool locations) for professional development activities