Remote Financial Operations Lead - Part-Time

Supporting Strategies

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Supporting Strategies is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a remote, client-facing team in a part-time capacity. You will oversee onboarding, build advisor relationships, and drive efficiency with our technology toolbox on all engagements.

You will also hire, train, and coach remote accountants while ensuring high-quality outsourced services to small businesses. The role emphasizes a strong client focus, remote leadership, and adherence to policies, with a balanced work-life

Qualifications

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
10+ years of related accounting experience is required
4+ years of hands-on management experience including hiring, training, and developing a highly engaged service-oriented team is highly preferred.
Experience in a multi-client environment
Experience working with small to mid-sized business
Experience using QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accounting software for/in a professional organization.
Confidence in learning and embracing new technology to solve issues.
Willingness to follow established policies and procedures consistently and accurately.
A passion for and sense of personal satisfaction in delighting clients and helping small businesses succeed.
Ability to develop strong remote team and client relationships based on trust, accountability, integrity, and sharing of best practices.
A dedicated distraction free workspace with access to reliable, high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices and support the team in providing exceptional accounting and operational service to our clients.
Oversee client onboarding process for all assigned client engagements in accordance with defined process.
Build trusted advisor relationship with client executives by gaining an in-depth understanding of their business needs and objectives to proactively identify issues and provide solutions. Implement our technology toolbox as applicable on all client engagements to drive efficiency and client value.
Partner with members of our Talent Acquisition team and your Managing Director to manage the hiring process for remote accountants assigned to you. This will include reviewing pre-screened candidates, interviewing, and providing timely feedback.
Orient and train newly assigned accountants in accordance with Supporting Strategies' standard process. Provide ongoing coaching to deliver superior outsourced accounting and operational services. Review accountants' work to ensure highest quality of service to Supporting Strategies' clients.
Monitor team member performance by reviewing quality of work, adherence to protocols, timeliness of deliverables and adherence to client budgets. Provide coaching and feedback as needed. Schedule and lead annual performance reviews in accordance with defined process.
Serve as a resource to all assigned team members for guidance on client tasks and/or resolution of client issues.
Balance workflow by aligning client needs with teams' expertise and capacity in accordance with predetermined budgets. Maintain profit margin for assigned clients and team.