Client Accounting Services Supervisor

Confidential Employer; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the Birmingham area seeks a Client Accounting Services Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations, manage month-end close, and lead a CAS team.

This hybrid role collaborates with tax and audit teams, provides fractional CFO/Controller advisory services, and supports client reporting and analysis.

Candidates typically have 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience and a CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and year-end close processes with accuracies.
• Review team bookkeeping and financial statements, providing coaching and development.
• Collaborate with tax and audit teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Deliver fractional CFO/Controller services as needed.
• Conduct monthly or quarterly financial advisory meetings with clients.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, and financial analyses to support decision-making.
• Support senior management with special projects and initiatives.
• Utilize accounting software and tools based on client needs.
• Lead training initiatives and mentor CAS team members.
• Meet monthly with direct reports to review budgets and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting knowledge

Team development

Analytical skills

Excel

QuickBooks Online

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Client Accounting Services Supervisor

Who: An experienced accounting professional with 5–7 years of progressive experience and strong leadership skills.

What: Oversee daily accounting operations, manage month-end close, review team work, provide advisory services, and support financial reporting and analysis.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Hybrid role based in the Birmingham-area office.

Why: To take on a high-impact supervisory role guiding accounting operations, client advisory services, and team development within a fast-paced professional environment.

Office Environment: Collaborative, professional, growth-oriented setting that values communication, development, and service excellence.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and potential.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for supervising the accounting function for dedicated clients, completing and reviewing month-end processes, collaborating across departments, providing fractional CFO/Controller advisory services, and developing the Client Accounting Services (CAS) team.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and manage month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
• Review team bookkeeping and financial statements, providing coaching and development.
• Collaborate with tax and audit teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Deliver fractional CFO/Controller services as needed.
• Conduct monthly or quarterly financial advisory meetings with clients.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, and financial analyses to support decision-making.
• Support senior management with special projects and initiatives.
• Utilize and learn accounting software and tools based on client needs.
• Participate in industry segment meetings and firm marketing activities.
• Mentor CAS team members and lead training initiatives.
• Meet monthly with direct reports to review billable budgets, realization, and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team-development abilities.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and methodologies.