Senior Accounting Manager

PracticeCFO; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

PracticeCFO is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee client accounting operations, mentor staff, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role offers full remote work across the U.S. or a hybrid option for those near our San Diego headquarters.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of accounting progression, strong tax-basis knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with QuickBooks Online (ProAdvisor) experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting or controller-team experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of tax-basis accounting and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations for multiple clients.
• Review and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Oversee payroll entries and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Review and mentor accounting staff to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct team training and respond to client requests.
• Maintain records for the preparation of 1099 filings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ProAdvisor Certification

Job description

PracticeCFO is a privately owned, rapidly growing financial advisory firm serving independent dental practice owners. We provide comprehensive accounting, tax, and consulting services designed to help our clients build successful, financially strong practices.

We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our accounting team and play a key role in client support, staff mentorship, and financial oversight.

This position can be performed fully remote from anywhere in the U.S. or preferred hybrid for candidates located near our San Diego headquarters.

This role is ideal for an analytical, proactive accounting professional who enjoys leading others, improving processes, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations for multiple clients
• Review and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities
• Oversee payroll entries and ensure accuracy of financial reporting
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Review and mentor accounting staff to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Conduct team training and respond to client requests
• Maintain records for the preparation of 1099 filings

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting or controller-team experience preferred
• Strong understanding of tax-basis accounting
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; ProAdvisor Certification preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros
• Prior experience supervising or reviewing other accountants’ work
• Strong leadership, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
• Comfortable leveraging technology and improving processes
• Able to thrive both independently and as part of a team

Our Core Values

We Care

We lead with heart. We take pride in our work, show compassion for our team and clients, and act with integrity—even when no one is watching.

We Invest in People

We grow by growing others. We believe in mentorship, training, and creating opportunities for advancement and personal development.

We Listen

We seek to understand before being understood. We ask questions, stay curious, and embrace feedback as a tool for alignment and trust.

We don’t just follow best practices—we create them. We embrace technology, streamline processes, and solve problems creatively.

We Get It Done

We take ownership. We deliver on our commitments, act with urgency, and hold ourselves and others accountable. No task is beneath us—we show up for each other and lead by example.

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 per year

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Work-from-home flexibility

Job Type: Full-time

• Work Location: Fully remote within the U.S. or preferred hybrid in San Diego, CA