JOB POSTING: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Company: Accumulus Advisors
Location: Honolulu, HI
Type: Full-time, Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
ABOUT ACCUMULUS
Accumulus is a future-focused accounting firm that leverages cloud-based technology to deliver streamlined, automated financial solutions. We serve as strategic partners to mission-driven organizations, offering forward-looking advice that empowers informed decisions. Our energetic, collaborative team values professional growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an Accounting Manager at Accumulus, you’ll serve in an acting controller capacity: leading a team of accountants, owning client engagements end-to-end, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial reporting for our clients. You’ll play a key role in mentoring staff, enhancing processes, and fostering strong client relationships. This position reports to the firm’s Directors, reflecting the shared oversight model across our delivery team.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of Senior and Staff Associates
- Manage month-end close processes and ensure timely financial reporting
- Review reconciliations, general ledger activity, and payroll postings
- Finalize monthly management reporting packages and ensure quality control
- Maintain strong client relationships, providing guidance and proactive communication
- Monitor workloads and deadlines, balancing quality and efficiency
- Guide onboarding, training, and development of new team members
- Contribute to internal initiatives, process improvements, and knowledge sharing
- Participate in billing, scope adjustments, and client collections as needed
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism
- Oversee grant tracking, multi-dimensional reporting, and single audit support for nonprofit clients
- Support client budget development and assist with financial forecasting conversations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Stretch Responsibilities
As the firm grows, high-performing Accounting Managers will have the opportunity to take on broader responsibilities, including:
- Lead budget development and strategic financial forecasting for assigned client portfolios
- Assume full controllership-level responsibilities for designated engagements
- Contribute to proposal development and support new client onboarding scoping
- Build toward client portfolio growth and revenue-per-engagement accountability
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit, public accounting, or CAS firm experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting operations
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct, experience with configuration, report editing, and multi-dimensional reporting preferred
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- 2+ years of experience managing or mentoring a team of accounting professionals
- Bonus: CPA license
WHY JOIN ACCUMULUS?
We’re more than an accounting firm;we’re a supportive team invested in your success.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible scheduling and remote/hybrid options to fit your life
- Unlimited PTO: Take time to recharge: we trust you to manage your time responsibly
- Professional Development: CPA exam and tuition reimbursement to help you grow
- Wellness Support: Wellness reimbursements to invest in your mental and physical health
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match
- Meaningful Work: Support clients making a difference in their communities
CORE VALUES
- Growth-Oriented: We stay curious, driven, and committed to getting better every day. We hold ourselves accountable, learn fast, and bring consistency, motivation, and a growth mindset to our work.
- Vulnerable: We communicate openly, ask for help when needed, and own our mistakes without ego. We value honesty, listen to understand, and lead with curiosity - because growth starts with humility.
- Solution-driven: We're hands-on and adaptable, using strategy, tech, and teamwork to solve problems and keep things moving.
We prioritize what matters, think critically, and deliver - no matter the challenge.
