Director, Client Accounting Services — Growth Leader

CAW Network USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CAW Network USA in New York City seeks an experienced professional to join the Client Accounting Services team at the Director/Partner level. You will lead client engagements, develop new relationships, and guide strategic financial decisions for a portfolio of clients.

The role requires a strong track record in public or outsourced accounting, CPA preferred, and proven ability to grow services and mentor teams. Competitive compensation and expectations for leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in public accounting or outsourced accounting services.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success winning new business, expanding client relationships, and advising small to midsize companies.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting and financial management platforms.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships through referrals, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Create proposals, pricing, and engagement scopes tailored to prospective clients' needs.
• Manage key client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Advise clients on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, performance metrics, and financial decisions.
• Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and other accounting deliverables for a portfolio of clients.
• Lead and mentor accounting professionals while maintaining the quality and timeliness of client work.
• Improve workflows, technology use, and internal processes as the practice grows.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, training, and practice strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting & forecasting

Cloud-based accounting platforms

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Cloud-based accounting platforms

Job description

CAW Network USA in New York City seeks an experienced professional to join the Client Accounting Services team at the Director/Partner level. You will lead client engagements, develop new relationships, and guide strategic financial decisions for a portfolio of clients.

The role requires a strong track record in public or outsourced accounting, CPA preferred, and proven ability to grow services and mentor teams. Competitive compensation and expectations for leadership are offered.