Client Accounting Manager

Client Accounting Manager

📍 Durham, NC 

$85,000–$95,000 + Benefits + Growth Opportunities

No Tax Season Burnout!Are you an experienced accounting professional tired of the fire-drill culture in public accounting? Want to grow, make an impact, and still get home for dinner?We’re looking for a Client Accounting Manager to join our collaborative, and high-performing team. This is more than just a management role — it’s an opportunity to make a real impact for small businesses and nonprofits across the country.If you’re a CPA or EA who thrives in a structured, client-focused environment and wants to avoid the chaotic “fire-drill” culture of traditional public accounting, this role is for you. At TVA, we combine proven systems, an incredible client base, and a people-first culture to deliver great work — and actually enjoy doing it.About Us:Based in the Triangle area of North Carolina, Time Value Accounting & Advisory Services (TVA) provides expert financial guidance to small businesses and nonprofits nationwide. We partner with ambitious, growth-driven owners to support their long-term success.As a family-owned firm, we treat our team like family. We know that having the best team is critical to our own success. Our diverse, collaborative culture values knowledge-sharing, professional growth, and helping both clients and employees thrive.Unlike traditional tax heavy firms, our accounting team is not expected to work 55–70 hours a week during tax season. We take a very different approach that emphasizes planning ahead, maintaining balance, and ensuring no one is working overtime or stuck living at the office.Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Healthy Work-Life Balance: No overtime, no last-minute tax chaos, no tax-season burnout.
• Generous Benefits: Competitive salary ($85,000–$95,000), health insurance, 3% retirement contribution, generous PTO + 13 paid holidays.
• Supportive Culture: Respectful, drama-free, family-like team.
• Growth Opportunities: Training, mentorship, and clear advancement potential.
• Clients Who Value You: We work with clients who appreciate our expertise and respect our work.

What You’ll Be Doing:Client Relationships

• Serve as the go-to advisor for your client portfolio
• Deliver strategic insights, tax planning, and advisory support
• Build long-lasting, trust-based partnerships with business owners through regular meetings and consistent communication
• Help maintain process excellence and ensure a smooth experience for both clients and the team

Accounting & Tax Oversight

• Oversee monthly accounting operations and tax processes
• Prepare business and personal tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 990, 1040, and more)
• Ensure compliance and minimize risk across federal, state, and local levels

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals
• Streamline workflows and implement best practices for efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, growth-minded team culture

Who You Are:

• Friendly, approachable, and a positive presence — someone clients and teammates genuinely enjoy working with
• Strong communicator — confident, empathetic, and responsive
• Passionate about helping small businesses succeed and value long-term client relationships
• Energized by solving problems with a knack for explaining insights in plain language
• Thrive in client-facing roles and enjoy working collaboratively with a team
• Enjoy balancing meaningful work with flexibility and a healthy workload
• Ready to bring fresh ideas to a forward-thinking firm, with an interest in improving systems, tools, or team workflows

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or EA (preferred)
• 10 + years of experience in accounting/tax roles, including client service
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple clients (20–30+)
• Tech-savvy with modern tools and platforms — including QuickBooks Online, tax software, Microsoft Office, and workflow/project management systems

What This Job ISN’T

• Endless nights and weekends during tax season
• Not just data entry — this role is about compliance oversight and leadership with meaningful client interaction
• A corporate, high-drama environment
• Burnout culture

What This Job IS

• Serving small business clients year-round
• Maintaining work-life balance, even during tax season
• Using proven systems and software to deliver excellence
• Continuous learning, collaboration, and improvement
• Surrounded by a collaborative and family-like team

Apply now to join a supportive, growth-focused team where your voice matters, your ideas are welcome, and your work truly makes a difference.Let's help local businesses thrive — and enjoy doing it.