[Hiring] Senior Manager, Client Accounting Services @KeepingCount

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Client Accounting Services (CPA) based in the Philippines to lead a global team of accountants and bookkeepers. This is a senior, client-facing leadership position, with responsibility for overseeing client service delivery, managing international teams, and providing technical accounting expertise. Because this role is heavily client-facing with U.S.-based businesses, you will most likely be expected to work full U.S. hours on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage global accounting teams across multiple countries, including the U.S. and the Philippines.
• Oversee delivery of accounting/bookkeeping services to a wide range of U.S. clients—from entrepreneurs and small businesses to mid-size and large organizations—across diverse industries.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and client-specific accounting policies.
• Review and approve complex U.S. accounting transactions and provide technical guidance.
• Manage workflow in Karbon, ensuring tasks are properly assigned, tracked, and completed.
• Oversee the use of QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Bill.com, Gusto, and other cloud-based platforms to maximize efficiency.
• Utilize advanced Excel and Office365 for reporting, dashboards, and analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as the primary escalation point and strategic advisor.
• Partner with U.S. leadership on staffing, client growth, and operational improvements.
• Develop, document, and enforce best practices, policies, and procedures for scalable service delivery.

Qualifications

• CPA
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership within an accounting or outsourcing firm.
• Extensive experience working with U.S. clients under U.S. GAAP across multiple industries and company sizes.
• Proven success managing global teams servicing multiple clients concurrently.
• Advanced technical proficiency with:
  • Asana
  • QuickBooks Online (mandatory)
  • Office365, Excel (advanced)
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership, client management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Employment Details

• This is a full-time employee role (not a contractor position).
• You’ll be contributing remotely while benefiting from a collaborative global team environment.
• Due to the client-facing nature of the role, you should expect to align with U.S. work hours most of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
• Paid time off and Philippine/U.S. holiday schedule
• Fully remote work setup with flexible support structure
• Career growth in a dynamic, fast-scaling firm
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A purpose-driven culture focused on empowerment, accountability, and meaningful work