CAS Senior Manager

Overview

As a CAS Senior Manager, you will have a leadership role in overseeing client accounting operations and managing a team of accounting professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial services to clients, maintaining client relationships, and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

Client Accounting Support

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by the team.
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and provide insights and recommendations to clients and management.
• Identify opportunities for upselling or expanding services and escalating to the appropriate business advisors.

Client Communication and Support

• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships based on trust and exceptional service.
• Understand clients’ business objectives, challenges, and requirements, and provide strategic financial advice and solutions.
• Address client inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Communicate financial information, insights, and recommendations to clients, management, and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Identify opportunities for upselling or expanding services and escalating to the appropriate business advisors.

Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Oversee and lead a team of managers, providing guidance, support, and strategic direction to ensure effective performance and achievement of departmental goals.
• Set performance goals, provide ongoing feedback and coaching, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team environment, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including finance, tax, and audit, to ensure effective coordination and delivery of client accounting services.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Continuously evaluate and improve client accounting processes, systems, and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices and streamline workflows to optimize productivity and quality of deliverables.
• Stay updated with accounting regulations and industry trends, implementing changes as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and client‑specific requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and addressing audit findings.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard client assets and ensure data integrity.
• Responsible for billing clients, accounts receivable, maintaining departmental budgets, financial performance, and gross profit target.
• Maintain and drive the achievement of department goals, aligning with the company’s strategic vision and ensuring successful outcomes for projects and client engagements.
• Efficiently manage regional initiatives and responsibilities, ensuring seamless coordination and successful execution of projects within the designated geographic area.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate team members and conduct performance reviews.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Travel Requirements

Travel required; may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business; 10+ years of relevant accounting/finance and management/supervisory experience in public accounting, professional services, corporate or private industry; thorough understanding of advanced accounting principles.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications

Advanced degree/MBA, CPA license or relevant certification; supervisory experience leading large staff.

Technical Skills

Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, NetSuite.

Duties and Responsibilities Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Positive Work Environment – collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
• Attractive Compensation Packages – competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package – group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off allowances.