Senior Client Accounting Services Leader — Growth & Advisory

MBE CPAs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MBE CPAs seeks a Client Accounting Services Department Manager to lead and scale our CAS practice. This senior role evolves traditional bookkeeping into a true client advisory-focused CAS model, building scalable processes and leading a high‑performing team.

Based in our Chicago-area network, the role offers hybrid or remote arrangements depending on experience, with partnership to drive long-term growth and innovation within the firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and Client Accounting Services experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership or senior management role within CAS or outsourced accounting.
• Proven experience building, scaling, or transforming a CAS or bookkeeping practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, payroll, and outsourced accounting services.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, structure, and growth of the CAS practice.
• Oversee client advisory engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to key clients.
• Build scalable workflows, service standards, and best practices across the CAS department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop CAS managers, supervisors, and team members.
• Partner with firm leadership on pricing, service offerings, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client advisory

Relationship management

Process design

Change management

Education

CPA certification

Job description

MBE CPAs seeks a Client Accounting Services Department Manager to lead and scale our CAS practice. This senior role evolves traditional bookkeeping into a true client advisory-focused CAS model, building scalable processes and leading a high‑performing team.

Based in our Chicago-area network, the role offers hybrid or remote arrangements depending on experience, with partnership to drive long-term growth and innovation within the firm.