Client Accounting Manager

Time Value Accounting & Advisory Services • Durham, NC

16d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Ready to lead client relationships, oversee meaningful work, and still have a life? We’re hiring a Client Accounting Manager to oversee a portfolio of small business and nonprofit clients. You’ll lead a team, provide tax and accounting oversight, and build lasting client relationships — all within a firm that plans ahead, respects boundaries, and values its people. If you’re an experienced accounting professional with strong leadership instincts, tax knowledge, and a desire to work with systems that actually work, you’ll thrive here.

Time Value Accounting & Advisory Services is a family-owned firm based in Durham, NC. We provide expert financial and tax guidance to small businesses and nonprofits nationwide. We are intentional about how we grow — building smart systems, hiring thoughtfully, and focusing on long-term client success. We believe strong teams build strong firms, and we structure our work so people can do their best without sacrificing their lives outside the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA or EA (preferred)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 3% retirement contribution
• Generous PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Performance bonus of up to 10–15%, based on portfolio results, team mentorship, and contribution to firm growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager