Practice Area Manager

Armanino

. Serve as the embedded operational business partner to an assigned Tax Practice Area Leader .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial and operational metrics within public accounting, with a strong focus on project management, analytical skills, and effective communication. Capable of collaborating with senior leaders and managing confidential information while driving operational improvements.

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Public Accounting ExperienceFinancial Metrics AnalysisProject ManagementMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyCPA or EA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisOperational MetricsBudget ManagementBilling ManagementWork In Process (WIP)Utilization MetricsCapacity PlanningChange ManagementResource ManagementMerger Integration

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsFollow-Through Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotAI ToolsFinancial DashboardsOperational Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax ManagementProfessional ServicesPractice OperationsWorkforce Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the embedded operational business partner to an assigned Tax Practice Area Leader
Monitor key operating and financial measures, including time entry, billing, work in process, accounts receivable, realization, write-downs, utilization, leverage, capacity, and budget performance
Translate dashboards and reporting into priorities, recommendations, and documented follow-up
Conduct first- and second-level follow-up on operational expectations, identify barriers, coordinate assistance, track commitments, and escalate issues
Coach partners and Project Delivery Leads on administrative and operational expectations
Maintain a weekly operating cadence with the Practice Area Leader and provide office- or cluster-level reporting and feedback
Coordinate with Resource Management on workforce strategy, scheduling, capacity, leverage, and staffing issues
Partner with Billing Operations, Finance, Practice Support, Learning & Development, Marketing, Communications, merger integration teams, and other shared services
Support merger integration, onboarding, leave and return-to-work visibility, employee support plans, and other operational priorities
Organize and support the Practice Area Leader’s communication rhythm, including partner and team meetings
Identify training, process, and service needs and coordinate improvements
Use Microsoft Copilot and approved AI tools to improve analysis, communication, follow-up, workflow efficiency, and agent-enabled processes
Handle confidential personnel, financial, client, and practice information
Collaborate with other Practice Area Managers to promote consistent standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 6 years of public accounting or comparable professional services experience, including experience at the Tax Manager level or above
Working knowledge of public accounting economics and operating metrics, including billing, WIP, realization, write-downs, AR, utilization, leverage, capacity, and budgets
Ability to work credibly with partners and senior leaders, influence without direct authority, and address sensitive issues professionally
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, communication, and follow-through skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, financial and operational dashboards, and approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot; ability to learn or develop agent-enabled workflows
Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound judgment
Preferred: CPA, EA, or other relevant professional credential
Preferred: Experience as a Tax Senior Manager, Tax Director, Tax Managing Director, or equivalent
Preferred: Experience in practice operations, workforce planning, resource management, change management, project management, merger integration, or partner transitions
Preferred: Experience working across multiple offices, geographies, shared service teams, or acquired practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays
Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules
Community of resources to support ideas, build skills, and expand professional networks