Client Accounting Manager

Baker Newman Noyes; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Casual environment

Job summary

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. As a CAAS Manager you will deliver strategic financial guidance and customized accounting solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients, combining technical accounting expertise with leadership to ensure high-quality service, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

You will play a key role in managing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Seven or more years of Public Accounting experience.
• Three or more years of CAAS experience in a Client Accounting & Advisory Department.
• Technical knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Bill, Ramp, Expensify, Karbon) and other applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Occasional regional client visits.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee daily accounting functions and close processes in GAAP.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Lead and mentor staff and seniors, providing training and feedback.
• Participate in special projects such as audits, due diligence, and system selection.
• Collaborate across engagements to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll processing

General ledger

Reconciliations

ERP experience

Leadership

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

7+ years Public Accounting experience

CAAS experience as Controller or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Bill

Ramp

Expensify

Karbon

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.

About the Position

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with incredible talent and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. As a Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) Manager you will deliver strategic financial guidance and customized accounting solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. This role combines technical accounting expertise with leadership and business insight, ensuring high quality service delivery, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in managing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

Competencies and Position Requirements

• Cultivates and maintains strong client partnerships by gaining a deep understanding of their business, actively listening to their needs, and delivering high quality service
• Completes daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance and financial close process, all in compliance with GAAP or relevant accounting standards
• Completes detailed account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals)
• Adapts quickly to different industries, ERP systems, and client needs while maintaining high standards of performance
• Proactively resolves challenges, mitigates risks, and ensures timely support for team needs
• Leads and supports Staff and Seniors, fostering knowledge sharing and delivering effective training throughout engagements
• Provides seniors and staff with timely, honest and constructive feedback
• Contributes to special projects including internal audits, due diligence, system selection, and various consulting initiatives
• Identifies and capitalizes on new business opportunities by leveraging industry expertise to offer tailored accounting solutions, build client trust, and expand service offerings

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Seven or more years of Public Accounting experience
• Three or more years of relative work experience as Controller or equivalent in a Client Accounting & Advisory Department (CAAS)
• Technical knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Bill, Ramp, Expensify, Karbon) and other applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Occasional regional client visits
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Supportive and collaborative culture

BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:

• A flexible paid time off program, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• 6-week paid parental leave
• Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Business-casual office environment

The expected salary range for candidates in the Massachusetts market is $100,219 - $150,380 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.