Senior Manager, Outsourced Accounting & CAAS

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Outsource Accounting (CAAS) practice with a flexible/hybrid work arrangement. This role focuses on client relationships, technical excellence, and team development across a portfolio of outsourced engagements.

You will manage U.S. and Mumbai delivery teams, oversee engagement economics, and look for opportunities to expand services and advisory solutions while maintaining exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including outsourced accounting or CAS/CAAS.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Active CPA license and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience with distributed or offshore delivery teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical reviewer and trusted advisor for a diverse portfolio of outsourced accounting clients.
• Lead and develop a team of Managers and accounting professionals across U.S. and Mumbai delivery teams.
• Build strong relationships with business owners, executives, lenders, tax professionals, auditors, and other trusted advisors.
• Oversee engagement economics, including pricing, realization, staffing, and capacity planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional services, referrals, and advisory solutions.
• Help clients determine when they've outgrown after-the-fact accounting services and guide them toward more strategic accounting and finance solutions.
• Drive a culture of accountability, quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional client service.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Accounting operations

Financial reporting

Business development

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Xero

Sage 50

Cloud accounting

Job description

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Outsource Accounting (CAAS) practice with a flexible/hybrid work arrangement. This role focuses on client relationships, technical excellence, and team development across a portfolio of outsourced engagements.

You will manage U.S. and Mumbai delivery teams, oversee engagement economics, and look for opportunities to expand services and advisory solutions while maintaining exceptional client service.