Accounting Services Manager

Summary

Join Tablespoon, a firm specializing in restaurant industry accounting, as an Accounting Manager! In this remote role, you will lead a team of accountants, manage client financial statements, and ensure timely and accurate reporting. You'll need at least 6 years of full-cycle accounting experience, experience managing a remote team, and strong knowledge of GAAP. Restaurant industry experience is highly beneficial. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cloud ERP systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 6+ years of full-cycle GL accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience managing multiple Client Accounting Services (CAS) engagements in a CPA firm or outsourced accounting firm
• Restaurant, hospitality, or retail industry experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Collaborative, hands-on approach to managing and developing staff
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional accuracy in work product and communications
• A customer service mentality and “whatever it takes” attitude to ensuring client satisfaction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and innate desire to help others
• Absolute commitment to integrity and protecting client confidentiality
• A secure place to work from home with no interruptions
• A reliable high-speed internet connection
• Ability to work independently during defined “business hours” and self-manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong technology skills and experience working with modern business SaaS applications and communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Box, etc.)
• Must be comfortable communicating and meeting with clients and team members in a virtual environment (including frequent video meetings)
• Ability to travel periodically for conferences and team meetings
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead the period-end financial close as the Controller for a group of assigned clients
• Conduct period-end financial review meetings with client leadership
• Perform technical review of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, and Management Reports) prepared by Senior Accountant
• Analyze financial statements for variances or irregularities and proactively engage with client personnel to resolve
• Ensure accuracy and high quality in all work product and deliverables
• Assist with preparation of budgets, ad-hoc financial reports, and new client onboarding
• Collaborate with internal team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and increase client satisfaction
• Train, mentor, and support a team of 5-6 Staff and Senior Accountants
• Provide project management leadership by managing multiple clients, work and deadlines
• Lead/coordinate external CPA / tax preparation support
• Provide exceptional customer service to client personnel and internal team

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience with cloud ERP systems (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Restaurant365 etc.)
• Prior experience in the restaurant industry (especially with restaurant POS and back office systems) and reviewing P&Ls with restaurant operators

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually (based on experience) plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, 401k, and PTO
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Reimbursement for CPA licensing fees