Accounting Services Manager

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

. Lead recurring engagement delivery by establishing and maintaining close calendars, reporting protocols, and client work instructions .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client engagement delivery, financial reporting, and compliance management while effectively leading teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring tax and audit readiness.

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Client Engagement DeliveryFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementTeam SupervisionAccounting Compliance

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingCost AccountingKPI ReportingTax ManagementAudit ReadinessFinancial ModelingBilling ManagementChange Order Coordination

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

FP&ACFO Advisory ServicesEngagement ScopePerformance ProcessesInternal ComplianceVendor CoordinationBusiness DevelopmentManagement ReportsWorkpapersClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead recurring engagement delivery by establishing and maintaining close calendars, reporting protocols, and client work instructions
Partner with onboarding teams on new client transitions and stabilize recurring close after transition
Schedule client jobs and monitor delivery to ensure engagements are on time and on budget
Review work in process, perform billing, and manage budgets, realization, and profitability
Review or perform client accounting work to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to engagement scope
Identify out-of-scope work and coordinate scope updates and change orders
Prepare or review client KPIs, management reports, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, dashboards, and cost accounting exercises
Manage payroll and sales tax notices and coordinate issue resolution
Maintain tax and audit readiness through organized records, workpapers, and information requests
Support FP&A and CFO advisory services, including financial models and KPI reporting
Develop client relationships and supervise larger team projects from planning through execution
Manage performance processes for direct reports, including 1-on-1s, goal setting, evaluations, coaching, and feedback
Enforce OFAS processes and procedures and ensure internal compliance
Manage urgent client matters and communicate risks, scope changes, and significant issues
Coordinate with vendors and service providers and support application or process enhancements
Collaborate with tax, audit, technology, and advisory departments
Identify and advance business development opportunities
Deliver exceptional client service and work product
Expand centers-of-influence relationships with practice leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
5+ years of relevant accounting experience
Experience supervising staff
Experience being responsible for final work product

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in collective success
Flexibility to manage your time
Resources and support for career growth and professional development
Supportive workplace culture
Opportunities to expand skills, tackle new challenges, and make an impact
Collaboration, curiosity, and excellence-oriented culture