Accounting Supervisor
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused Accounting Supervisor to partner closely with the Controller and help lead a growing accounting function. This is a newly created role designed for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing team leadership with detailed accounting work and is eager to grow alongside a scaling organization.
The Accounting Supervisor will serve as the Controller’s right-hand support, playing a critical role in month-end close, process improvement, and automation initiatives while overseeing a high-performing accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Month-End
Support and participate in the month-end close process, including reconciliations, reviews, and accuracy checks
Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and aligned with evolving accounting standards and internal controls
Partner with the Controller to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting processes
Process Improvement & Systems
Assist with accounting automation initiatives and system enhancements
Help evaluate and support future system upgrades or ERP transitions
Monitor data integrity across multiple platforms and ensure accurate system integrations
People Leadership & Oversight
Directly manage and support a team of approximately 8 accounting professionals
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management in a respectful, collaborative manner
Foster a positive, accountable team culture that values accuracy, learning, and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with operations and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate billing, rate validation, and reporting
Support invoice review and adjustments related to complex, high-volume transactions
Team & Environment
Accounting team of approximately 12 total employees
Transaction-heavy environment with complex invoicing workflows
Structured month-end close with ongoing process enhancements
Collaborative, people-first culture with an emphasis on mutual support and accountability
Ideal Background
Required
CPA or CPA-eligible (recently licensed CPAs encouraged)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Approximately 2+ years of people management or supervisory experience
Strong foundation in general accounting and month-end close
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage both people and processes
Preferred
Experience in high-volume, service-based, or staffing-like environments
Exposure to accounting system implementations or automation initiatives
QuickBooks experience is a plus, but not required
Work Model
Hybrid work environment
Expected to work onsite at least two days per week, with alignment to the Controller’s in-office schedule