Senior Accountant

**Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced **Senior Accountant** to lead our accounting team, oversee client engagements, and provide high\-level advisory services to business owners. This role is heavily focused on **people management, quality control, and strategic insight**—not just technical execution. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in **US GAAP, US tax, and international tax/accounting considerations** and is comfortable working directly with clients as a trusted advisor. This is a **fully remote position** working closely with leadership and cross\-functional teams. **Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership \& Management (Primary Focus)** * Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff (bookkeepers, senior accountants, etc.) * Review work for accuracy across bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax deliverables * Establish and improve workflows, processes, and internal controls * Ensure deadlines and client deliverables are consistently met * Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching **Client Advisory \& Relationship Management** * Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients * Translate financial data into actionable insights for business owners * Provide strategic guidance on cash flow, profitability, and tax positioning * Lead client meetings and present financial reports with clarity and confidence **Accounting \& Financial Oversight** * Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes * Ensure financial statements comply with **US GAAP** * Review complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance * Support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking **Tax \& Compliance Awareness** * Maintain a strong working knowledge of **US tax compliance** and planning strategies * Understand **international tax considerations** (foreign entities, reporting, etc.) * Collaborate with tax teams to ensure alignment between accounting and tax strategy **Process Improvement \& Strategy** * Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions * Support leadership with financial insights and operational improvements * Assist in building systems to support firm growth and client scalability **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA strongly preferred) * **Active US CPA license preferred** * 5\+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or advisory firm preferred) * Proven experience managing and leading a team * Strong knowledge of **US GAAP and US tax fundamentals** * Exposure to **international accounting/tax** concepts is highly preferred **Skills \& Competencies** * Strong leadership and people management skills * Client\-facing confidence with excellent communication abilities * Highly organized with strong attention to detail * Inquisitive mindset—asks questions and seeks to understand the “why.” * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * Advisory\-focused: able to go beyond compliance and provide strategic value