Accounting Manager

**ClearPath CFO Advisory** **Position Summary** ClearPath CFO Advisory is seeking an experienced, client\-focused Accounting Manager to lead accounting engagements, oversee bookkeeping and accounting teams, ensure financial reporting accuracy, and serve as a trusted advisor to small and mid\-sized business clients. This role combines technical accounting expertise, team leadership, client relationship management, and operational excellence. The Accounting Manager will act as the primary accounting lead for a portfolio of clients while supervising bookkeepers, analysts, and accounting staff to ensure the timely delivery of high\-quality financial reporting and advisory services. The ideal candidate possesses strong QuickBooks Online expertise, exceptional communication skills, experience managing multiple clients simultaneously, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and strategic financial guidance. **Key Responsibilities** **Client Accounting Leadership** * Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping, accounting, and advisory clients across multiple industries. * Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. * Conduct financial statement reviews, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions. * Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients. * Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. * Ensure financial records comply with GAAP and company standards. * Present financial results and insights during client review meetings. * Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis. **Team Leadership \& Oversight** * Supervise and mentor bookkeepers, staff accountants, and financial analysts. * Review workpapers, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports prepared by team members. * Provide training, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback. * Establish quality control procedures to maintain accuracy and consistency across all engagements. * Manage team workload and resource allocation to ensure deadlines are met. **Accounting Operations** * Review bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations. * Review and approve journal entries and month\-end adjustments. * Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense classification. * Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management processes. * Oversee implementation of standardized charts of accounts and accounting best practices. * Support bookkeeping cleanup and historical reconstruction projects. **Client Onboarding \& Process Improvement** * Lead onboarding activities for new clients. * Perform accounting diagnostics and onboarding assessments. * Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions. * Assist with accounting system integrations and workflow automation. * Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures. **Tax \& Compliance Support** * Collaborate with tax professionals to ens