CAS Senior Manager: Lead Growth in Client Accounting

Confidential Employer; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced Client Accounting Services (CAS) Senior Manager to lead and grow the CAS practice. You will oversee service delivery, manage a three-member team, and drive strategic expansion in a confidential firm.

The role requires an active CPA and at least six years in CAS or similar management, with a track record in business development, process improvement, and GAAP expertise. Strong leadership and client-relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Six+ years in CAS or similar managerial role.
• Proven success in business development and cross selling.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and its application.
• Advanced QuickBooks experience; other platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAS practice to ensure timely, accurate service aligned with client needs and firm standards.
• Manage CAS engagements including bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance.
• Review and sign off on compilation and preparation engagements.
• Oversee preparation of personal property tax, payroll, and sales tax filings.
• Evaluate client accounting systems and internal controls; recommend improvements.
• Improve CAS processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Assist clients with hiring, training, and supervising internal accounting personnel.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support expansion of the client base.
• Develop new CAS business and cross-sell other firm services.
• Partner with marketing leadership to shape CAS growth strategies.
• Participate in firm management meetings and contribute to decisions.
• Serve on Growth Committee to support innovation and expansion.
• Lead and develop a CAS team of three staff with planned hires.

Skills

Active CPA license

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Business development

Cross-selling

Process improvement

Tech-savvy

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Confidential Employer in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced Client Accounting Services (CAS) Senior Manager to lead and grow the CAS practice. You will oversee service delivery, manage a three-member team, and drive strategic expansion in a confidential firm.

The role requires an active CPA and at least six years in CAS or similar management, with a track record in business development, process improvement, and GAAP expertise. Strong leadership and client-relations skills are essential.