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Senior Manager- Outsourced Accounting

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 October 2026 (16 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Manager - Outsource Accounting (CAAS)

Location: Flexible / Hybrid

At Clark Schaefer Hackett were building something different.

Were large enough to serve sophisticated clients across a wide range of industries yet small enough that your voice matters your ideas are heard and your career isnt limited by layers of bureaucracy. Our people build meaningful careers here because they have the opportunity to do challenging work develop genuine client relationships and grow alongside talented professionals who care about one anothers success.

Our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice is one of the fastest-growing service lines within the firm. As clients continue to seek strategic accounting support outsourced finance solutions and deeper advisory relationships our team is expanding rapidly and creating opportunities for experienced leaders to make a visible impact.

Were seeking a Senior Manager to help lead our Outsource Accounting practice. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for client relationships technical excellence team development operational performance and growth across a portfolio of outsourced accounting engagements.

What Youll Do

Serve as the senior technical reviewer and trusted advisor for a diverse portfolio of outsourced accounting clients.
Lead and develop a team of Managers and accounting professionals across both our U.S. and Mumbai delivery teams.
Build strong relationships with business owners executives lenders tax professionals auditors and other trusted advisors.
Oversee engagement economics including pricing realization staffing and capacity planning.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional services referrals and advisory solutions.
Help clients determine when theyve outgrown after-the-fact accounting services and guide them toward more strategic accounting and finance solutions.
Drive a culture of accountability quality continuous improvement and exceptional client service.

Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the center of one of the firms most visible and strategically important growth areas.

Youll help shape the future of the Outsource Accounting practice while working directly with leadership to influence client experience operational strategy talent development and business growth. This is an opportunity to move beyond managing engagements and take ownership of a substantial portion of the practices long-term success.

What Were Looking For

8 years of progressive accounting experience including significant experience in outsourced accounting client accounting services controllership or related disciplines.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong understanding of accounting operations financial reporting month-end close processes and client service delivery.
Ability to manage multiple client relationships while balancing quality profitability and team utilization.
Proven success developing business expanding client relationships generating referrals or cross-selling services.
Active CPA license and/or MBA strongly preferred.
Experience working with distributed or offshore delivery teams is a plus.

Preferred Experience & Technical Environment

Candidates may have experience in areas such as:

Client Accounting Services (CAS) or Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)
Outsourced Accounting Outsourced Finance Virtual Controller or Fractional CFO environments
Month-end close financial statement preparation account reconciliations and general ledger management
Compilation engagements and after-the-fact accounting services
QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Desktop Xero Sage 50 and cloud-based accounting platforms
Multi-client portfolio management within a public accounting or outsourced accounting environment
Team leadership coaching performance management and capacity planning
Business development client expansion cross-selling and referral generation
Process improvement workflow automation and technology-enabled accounting solutions
Professional service firms closely held businesses family-owned businesses and middle-market organizations

What Sets You Apart

You enjoy solving problems developing people and building long-term client relationships.

Youre equally comfortable discussing complex accounting matters coaching managers addressing client challenges and identifying opportunities for growth. You bring sound judgment strong business acumen and a genuine desire to help clients and team members succeed.

Most importantly youre looking for a place where your contributions matter and where you can help shape a growing practice rather than simply maintain one.

Why Clark Schaefer Hackett

At CSH we believe talented professionals shouldnt have to choose between meaningful work and a meaningful life. Our people work with sophisticated clients build lasting relationships and develop rewarding careers while remaining connected to the people interests and commitments that matter most to them. Its an environment where professional growth and personal priorities are not competing goals and where great people can build long-term careers supported by strong mentorship ongoing development and the flexibility to succeed both inside and outside of work.

If youre excited about helping lead one of the firms fastest-growing practices and want the opportunity to make a visible impact wed love to start a conversation.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

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