About Northward Partners
Northward Partners is a modern outsourced accounting and CFO advisory firm serving growing businesses across multiple industries. We partner with clients as an extension of their finance teams by providing bookkeeping, controller services, CFO advisory, financial reporting, process improvements, system implementations, and strategic financial guidance.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting problems, building high-performing teams, and creating exceptional client experiences.
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Position Summary
The Accounting Senior Manager / Director is responsible for leading a portfolio of client engagements while managing and developing accounting professionals. This role combines technical accounting expertise, client relationship management, operational leadership, and strategic consulting.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about helping clients improve their financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Client Leadership
- Serve as the primary advisor for a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients
- Lead monthly accounting close processes
- Review of financial statements and management reporting packages
- Present financial results and recommendations to executives and business owners
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls
- Provide Controller and fractional CFO support
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and KPI development
- Lead implementation of accounting best practices
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Technical Accounting
- Review complex journal entries and reconciliations
- Review balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure GAAP compliance
- Research technical accounting issues
- Oversee month-end and year-end close
- Assist with audit preparation
- Coordinate tax-ready financials
- Review revenue recognition and expense allocations
- Perform acquisition accounting and purchase price allocations when needed
- Support due diligence engagements
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Team Leadership
- Manage Senior Accountants and Staff Accountants
- Review workpapers and provide coaching
- Mentor and develop staff
- Build standardized processes and documentation
- Promote a collaborative, high-accountability culture
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Client Management
- Build trusted relationships with executives and business owners
- Lead recurring client meetings
- Monitor engagement profitability
- Manage project timelines and deliverables
- Identify additional client needs and cross-selling opportunities
- Resolve client issues proactively
- Ensure exceptional client satisfaction
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Process Improvement
- Standardize workflows across engagements
- Improve efficiency through technology and automation
- Implement accounting software and integrations
- Develop SOPs and training materials
- Participate in firm initiatives and strategic planning
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Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 8 –12+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 4+ years managing accounting teams
- Public accounting and/or outsourced accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience managing multiple client relationships simultaneously
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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Preferred
- CPA preferred (or CPA candidate) – not required
- Experience as Controller or Assistant Controller
- Consulting experience
- Acquisition accounting experience
- Financial modeling experience
- Experience with multi-entity organizations
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Software Experience
Experience with several of the following:
- QuickBooks Online
- Bill or Ramp
- Microsoft Excel
- NetSuite
- Intacct
- Payroll platforms (Gusto, ADP, Rippling, etc.)
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Success Metrics
Within the first year, this individual will:
- Successfully manage a portfolio of 6–10 clients
- Maintain high client satisfaction and retention
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
- Improve engagement profitability
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Drive process improvements across the firm
- Contribute to business development and client growth
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Leadership Competencies
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Ownership mindset
- Strong business judgment
- Client-first mentality
- Continuous improvement
- Emotional intelligence
- Excellent communication
- Integrity and professionalism
- Ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines
- Passion for mentoring and developing others
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Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Performance bonus
- Flexible remote work environment
- Professional development reimbursement
- CPA and continuing education support
- Opportunity for future leadership growth
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Why Join Northward Partners?
At Northward Partners, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of growing businesses while helping to shape the future of a modern accounting firm. We value innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service. If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and the firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $85.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
