POSITION SUMMARY
Sanabria & Associates is seeking an experienced, detail-driven Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our accounting function and help deliver exceptional service to the small businesses we are proud to serve across Puerto Rico. In this role, you will manage a team, oversee client engagements end to end, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across the books we touch. This is a high-trust leadership role for a bilingual accounting professional who takes ownership of quality and wants to grow with a well-established, second-generation firm.
ABOUT SANABRIA & ASSOCIATES
Sanabria & Associates is a full-service accounting firm that has served Puerto Rico for more than 34 years, delivering the full cycle of accounting, tax, and audit services — primarily to the small businesses and owners who power the island's economy. Now in its second generation of leadership and growing quickly, the firm is organized across six departments led by a close-knit management team and guided by a family-led board. We combine the stability of a multi-decade reputation with the energy of a firm actively modernizing and building for its next chapter.
Our Mission We empower people to take control of their financial lives with clear guidance, practical resources, and trusted advice.
Our Vision To achieve $30 million in annual revenue by transforming the financial lives of 8,600 business owners and 120 elite professionals through trusted guidance, strategic planning, and measurable impact.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base Salary Range
$60,000 – $65,000 (base $60,000)
Benefits
Health insurance · employer-funded retirement contributions · car allowance · student-loan support (select roles)
Incentives
Firm offers performance-based incentives — structure for this role discussed at offer
Schedule
Full-time, onsite
Reports To
Firm ownership / leadership (Ramon Sanabria)
Direct Reports
Accounting & audit team (~5 today)
Target Start Date
As soon as possible
OBJECTIVES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the accounting department — the firm's core, baseline business — and manage the accounting & audit team (~5 today)
- Oversee client engagements across accounting, tax, and audit work, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
- Review team work product and uphold quality and standards across the department Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients, building long-term, trusted relationships
- Partner with firm leadership to scale and modernize the department as the firm grows
- Strengthen workflows, onboarding, and standards so the team performs consistently
- Mentor and develop staff, providing coaching, review, and accountability
- Report to ownership / leadership on departmental performance and client status
COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
- Proven team leadership and the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Clear, professional communication with clients and staff
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential financial information Comfort working in a fast-growing, evolving firm environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of accounting experience, with the leadership or management capability to run a team
- CPA license strongly preferred
- Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) — the firm operates primarily in Spanish Experience across accounting, tax, and/or audit in a public accounting or multi-client setting strongly preferred
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT
This is an onsite role based in Puerto Rico. The Accounting Manager is expected to work from the firm's office and be present and available to staff and clients during business hours.
Sanabria & Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, professional environment for all team members.
You may also apply directly through this link:
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17833645539580122809Hep
Pay: $51,084.31 - $61,520.89 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
