Accounting Team Leader

Description

Do you fit the profile?

• You enjoy connecting and building relationships with people.
• You’re passionate about teaching and mentoring others.
• You’re skilled at breaking down complex accounting concepts into terms everyone can understand.
• You’re highly detail-oriented with an impressive level of accuracy.
• Your time management and organizational skills are exceptional.
• You communicate clearly and effectively through both written and verbal channels.
• You’re a natural problem solver, quick to address and resolve issues.
• You thrive in a small team environment and aren’t afraid to take initiative.
• You understand confidentiality and maintain professionalism in everything you do.
• Above all, you’re dedicated to excellence and success.

Requirements

What makes this opportunity unique?

• You will join a diverse and talented team that values collaboration.
• You will lead and mentor a team of 8-10 individuals, including bookkeepers, staff accountants, accounting managers, and controllers.
• You’ll have the chance to work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners who are making an impact in their industries.
• A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to teaching, training, and developing your team.
• You’ll serve as the internal accounting expert for your team, supporting them in client-facing challenges.
• You’ll continuously be offered opportunities for learning and growth within the firm.
• While the role is fully remote, the team meets twice a year in Chicago to collaborate and build connections.
• Our client offers a supportive and fun work culture with excellent benefits.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring and guiding your team to ensure their professional growth.
• Leading weekly team meetings to address client issues and manage team workloads.
• Collaborating with other team leaders and the VP of Client Services to ensure smooth staffing and operations.
• Conducting regular one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss career development and satisfaction.
• Providing quarterly and annual performance reviews to promote accountability and progression.
• Overseeing your team’s client meetings and providing feedback on communication skills and client management.
• Ensuring client satisfaction by conducting monthly surveys.
• Acting as the escalation point for client concerns and resolving any service issues.
• Monitoring and analyzing client profit margins to ensure high-quality and profitable services.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Prior experience in a client services accounting role.
• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and/or NetSuite, as well as Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Eligibility for health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401k with 3% company profit sharing.
• Opportunities for career growth as our company expands.
• You’ll get to work with an amazing team!