Accounting Senior Manager - Team Lead at Graphite Financial Group

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

137769.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Coaching, Client Management, Revenue Recognition, Multi-State Nexus, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Workload Balancing, Performance Management, Career Coaching, Accounting Technology, Process Automation, Client Advisory Services, Audit Support, M&A Due Diligence

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Opportunity At Graphite Financial, we provide high-growth companies with the financial clarity they need to scale. We are looking for a Team Lead (Senior Manager), Accounting Services—a "player-coach" who excels at managing a high-performing delivery team while remaining sharp through direct client execution. In this role, you are accountable for the overall effectiveness of your accounting team, moving beyond individual task completion to ensure every Client Lead and Staff Accountant is enabled, coached, and delivering work that meets our firm’s rigorous standards. Our leadership philosophy values hands-on expertise. Successful candidates may onboard as a Client Lead, with a structured path to a Team Lead role based on performance and organizational growth. We prioritize internal promotion for those who demonstrate mastery of our client success standards Responsibilities Coach and support Client Leads in complex solution design, from intricate revenue recognition to multi-state nexus considerations. Review and guide financial approaches for high-complexity clients to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency across the team. Act as the first point of escalation for technical accounting challenges or delivery roadblocks. Ensure all deliverables align with 2026 accounting standards and firm best practices. Balance workload across the team to ensure quality never dips during month-end close or audit seasons. Adjust resourcing to manage peaks in client demand, such as tax filings or M&A due diligence. Identify delivery gaps or capability needs, driving professional development within your team to meet evolving market demands. Maintain a personal client book to stay current on accounting technologies and regulatory shifts. Model the standard for how work is executed, documented, and presented to clients, setting the bar for the rest of the team. Translate firm-wide standards into practical, client-ready execution steps Partner with Standards & Technology teams to ensure our accounting tech stack and workflows are consistently applied. Surface recurring issues or opportunities for process automation to leadership. Manage formal performance reviews, career coaching, and professional development plans for your direct reports. Requirements Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience. We are looking for candidates who have moved from "doing" to "reviewing" and finally to "leading." Leadership: Minimum 2+ years of direct people management experience, specifically responsible for the performance reviews and career pathing of other professional accountants. Public Accounting Background: Experience leading accounting teams in a top-tier mid-market accounting firm (Client Advisory Services/CAS wing) is highly preferred. Strategic Execution: Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients totaling over $1.5M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) while maintaining high NPS/client retention. Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA strongly preferred to provide the necessary credibility for escalation ownership. Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Health & Wellness: Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 100% of the employee's health insurance premium is covered by the company. Financial Security: Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Work/Life Balance To Include: Generous Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Company Holidays, and comprehensive Paid Parental Leave. Remote Work Setup: Fully remote position with company-provided technology equipment and a $250 technology stipend to support your ideal home office setup. 401k: With a company match

Responsibilities

This role involves coaching and supporting Client Leads on complex accounting solutions, reviewing financial approaches for high-complexity clients, and acting as the first point of escalation for technical accounting challenges. The manager must ensure all deliverables align with current accounting standards and balance team workload effectively during peak periods like month-end close or audit seasons.