Remote Accounting Manager

Financial Foothold; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and ensure timely financial service delivery. This remote role involves overseeing operations, managing team performance, and supporting strategic financial goals. Join a supportive culture that values initiative and leadership.

Benefits

100% remote work

Supportive, growth-focused culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting leadership, preferably in a remote environment.
• Experience managing teams and leading performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bookkeeping/accounting team.
• Oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with tax deadlines.
• Recommend and implement operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Strategic Thinking

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Accounting Software

Job description

We're Hiring: Accounting Manager (Remote)

Join a growing, innovative firm where your leadership drives success.

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Accounting Manager to lead our accounting team and oversee day-to-day operations. This critical role ensures timely, accurate financial service delivery to our clients, while identifying areas for process improvement, automation, and long-term growth. You'll play a key part in managing our internal operations and team performance while supporting the company's strategic financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bookkeeping/accounting team, ensuring task completion, attendance, and performance.
• Oversee client coverage planning, including resource allocation during team absences.
• Ensure ethical, timely, and accurate financial operations across all accounts.
• Develop and maintain internal SOPs and training materials related to accounting processes, QBO, and client onboarding.
• Conduct ongoing team training and implement effective follow-up plans.
• Support client satisfaction efforts by stepping in as needed to ensure service standards are met.
• Manage internal processes in alignment with CEO direction and organizational goals.
• Conduct performance reviews and participate in staff motivation and development initiatives.
• Hold weekly and monthly team check-ins, as well as regular meetings with the CEO for updates on operations, processes, and growth plans.
• Recommend and implement operational improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee the full range of financial services: general ledger, monthly close, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, tax planning, KPIs, and financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with tax deadlines and collaborate with tax consultants.
• Track and report client-related accounting deadlines and ensure 100% compliance.
• Monitor financial risks and provide recommendations on financial policies and objectives.
• Drive best practices, automation initiatives, and sound record-keeping.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in accounting leadership, preferably in a remote or client-facing environment.
• Expertise in QuickBooks Online and accounting software/systems.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing teams, training staff, and leading performance evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client and team relationships.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Why Join Us?

• 100% remote work with a supportive, growth-focused culture.
• Make a real impact on how we serve clients and scale as a company.
• Collaborative team environment where initiative and leadership are valued.