Accounting Manager

Manager For Client Accounting ServicesDistrict Partners is engaged by an established CPA and accounting advisory firm in the Greater Philadelphia area to identify a Manager for its growing Client Accounting Services (CAS) practice. The CAS group acts as an outsourced accounting and controller function for a diverse portfolio of small and mid-sized businesses, including nonprofits, medical and dental practices, restaurant groups, law offices, and other professional services organizations.This is a hands-on role for an accounting professional who wants controller-level ownership across multiple clients, not just one voice in a large in-house team. The Manager reviews work prepared by staff and client-side bookkeepers, provides direct financial oversight for an assigned client portfolio, and plays a key role in developing junior team members.The firm can offer schedule flexibility, including a reduced-hours arrangement for the right candidate, and it's a team that genuinely values working together in person and solving problems in real time rather than over email.What You'll be Owning:Manage and provide controller-level oversight for a portfolio of approximately 8–12 clients, spanning industries such as nonprofits, healthcare practices, hospitality, and professional servicesReview work prepared by staff-level accountants and client-side bookkeepers, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packagesOversee technical accounting areas such as prepaid schedules, deferred revenue, and month-end close deliverablesTake ownership of unstructured client situations, assessing new engagements and figuring out the right path forward independentlyTrain, mentor, and develop junior staff, including accountants being groomed for advancementServe as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong day-to-day relationshipsSupport business development efforts, including contributing to proposals for new client engagementsCollaborate with firm leadership across the broader practice on cross-functional client needsWhat You Bring to the Table:This firm has learned through experience that technical depth is what actually makes someone successful in this role, not just holding a CPA on paper. The ideal candidate can prepare and review work papers, post accurate journal entries, and perform financial statement review with minimal oversight.• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; Manager or a strong Supervisor ready to step into a Manager role• CPA preferred but not required; demonstrated technical proficiency matters more than the credential alone• Comfortable owning the full scope of accounting work for small business clients (not solely a specialized function within a larger organization)• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and Online required; familiarity with NetSuite or Xero a plus• Prior experience in a CAS, outsourced accounting, or multi-client/multi-entity environment strongly preferred• Strong client-facing communication skills and a genuine sense of ownership over client relationships• Experience mentoring or training junior accounting staff• Prior industry accounting experience in construction, non-profit and/or hospitality is a plus• Based in or willing to work from the Greater Philadelphia area; this role works closely in person with the teamWhy this Role?• You'll manage a diverse client portfolio with real decision-making authority, not a narrow slice of one company's books• There's a clear path for advancement within an established and growing CAS practice• Schedule flexibility is on the table for the right candidate, including a reduced-hours arrangement• It's a small, collaborative team that actually solves problems together instead of everyone working in a silo• Clients span nonprofits, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services, so the work stays varied