Manager - CPA Firm Programs & Initiatives

Association•Durham, NC

1d•$100,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

The Manager - CPA Firm Programs & Initiatives provides a CPA firm perspective in developing and overseeing practice management resources that help firms address common challenges. The role stays informed about public accounting developments and members’ concerns to identify solutions and resources for Private Company Practice Section (PCPS) members. It engages with committees and members, contributes to PCPS strategic initiatives, and represents PCPS by promoting member benefits, tools, and resources. The position also supports AICPA strategies to increase engagement with CPA firms and raise awareness of opportunities in the profession and AICPA resources that foster firm success, volunteerism, and advocacy. The role reports to the Director - Firm Services and is an individual contributor. It is remote-friendly and may be performed remotely within the United States, except in California. The manager develops, updates, and manages PCPS practice management resources, tools, surveys, guides, podcasts, networking groups, and member-facing initiatives; manages projects from planning through execution; and improves resources based on member needs, feedback, and market trends. The manager collaborates with internal teams to deliver and promote Firm Services offerings; supports engagement strategies and relationships with CPA firm constituencies and leaders; plans and supports meetings, outreach, and communications; gathers firm insights; represents Firm Services at conferences and member events; and monitors developments affecting CPA firms to inform resource and engagement planning. The annual salary range is $100,000–$115,000, with exact compensation varying based on experience and location. Applicants are asked to apply before November 14, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of related experience in a CPA or professional services firm.
Public accounting experience, including knowledge of CPA-client relationships.
Commitment to staying current on evolving issues affecting CPA firms.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience at an association or a State CPA Society may be considered as an alternative to work in a professional services firm.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and manage PCPS firm practice management resources, tools, surveys, guides, podcasts, networking groups, and member-facing initiatives.
Manage projects from planning through execution.
Improve resources based on member needs, feedback, and market trends.
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver and promote Firm Services offerings.
Support engagement strategies for key CPA firm constituencies, including the Major Firms Group (Top 100), G400 (Firms 101 to 500), and small firms.
Build relationships with firm leaders, members, and committee members.
Plan and support meetings, update calls, outreach, follow-ups, and communications.
Gather firm insights to inform Firm Services priorities.
Represent Firm Services at conferences, meetings, and member events.
Promote PCPS resources and Firm Services initiatives.
Monitor trends, emerging issues, and developments affecting CPA firms; share insights and incorporate them into resource and engagement planning.
Stay informed about developments in public accounting and members’ top concerns to identify solutions and resources for PCPS members.
Contribute to PCPS strategic initiatives and support AICPA strategies to increase engagement with CPA firms and awareness of professional opportunities and AICPA resources.