Client Accounting Division Manager

• Own the business unit's P&L, including revenue, margin, and utilization targets.

• Drive aggregate performance across all KPIs assigned to Accounting Associates and Client Accounting Advisors, in addition to the manager's own scorecard.

• Track division performance regularly, identify gaps early, and take corrective action at the individual and team level.

• Report on division results to the Director of Accounting Advisory, including risks, trends, and planned actions.

• Manage capacity and workload distribution across the division as well as assigning clients.

• Contribute to pricing and fixed-fee scoping, and monitor engagement profitability.

• Maintain awareness of AR and collections for division clients and address issues with the appropriate teams.

• Set clear role expectations and performance goals tied to the KPIs each team member owns.

• Lead regular, structured 1:1s focused on goals, workload, development, and wellbeing, not only status updates. Use them to give direct, ongoing feedback that recognizes strong work and addresses gaps as they appear, rather than waiting for review cycles.

• Create clear growth plans and provide ongoing coaching to develop each team member, in partnership with the Director and People Team

• Conduct performance reviews, manage performance concerns directly, and contribute to compensation and promotion recommendations.

• Monitor team capacity and engagement to support retention and prevent burnout.

• Apply company policies consistently, manage time-off and leave requests, and bring performance concerns, employee relations matters, and escalations to the Director and People Team for guidance and resolution.

• Plan staffing against current and forecasted client demand and build the business case for new headcount.

• Lead hiring for the division through interviewing and selection, and onboard new team members so they reach full productivity within expected timelines.

• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and physical and cycle count processes across the division’s client portfolio, making sure variances are investigated and resolved quickly.

• Set standards for costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average) and ensure the team applies them correctly by client and industry.

• Ensure the team delivers accurate GAAP financial statements, inventory reporting, and COGS and gross margin analysis tailored to each client’s business model.

• Guide ERP and inventory software implementations, migrations, and improvements (partnering with ERP specialist where needed), and ensure client records stay audit-ready (as appropriate for the engagement size and scope).

• Coach the team to help clients reduce shrinkage, obsolescence, overstocking, and stockouts, and to improve working capital through metrics like inventory turnover and days on hand.

• Strong understanding of supply chain methods such as contract manufacturing and 3PL operations

• Act as an escalation point for client relationship issues.

• Oversee quality control to ensure deliverables meet firm standards.

• Shift the team's work from solely report delivery toward proactive advisory.

• Own growth of the division's book of business through business development efforts to expand existing client relationships and identify service-expansion opportunities

• Maintain accurate, current portfolio information in Knownwell

• Drive full adoption of firm tools, systems, and processes, including AI-enabled workflows

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, and 5+ years of progressive professional experience

• Direct people management experience, including conducting performance reviews, managing underperformance, and developing team members

• Exceptional client relationship management skills and the ability to understand client needs

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, team members, and leadership

• Curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to take on new challenges involving emerging technology and industries

• Strong command of GAAP and cost accounting, including inventory accounting (FIFO, LIFO, landed costs, shrinkage, and valuation adjustments)

• CPA or CMA credential

• Experience owning or significantly contributing to a team budget, P&L, or book of business

• Prior experience leading a team within a professional services or client accounting environment

• Hands-on ERP and inventory system experience (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Cin7, Fishbowl, or similar)

• Experience leading or overseeing ERP or inventory software implementations

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Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/ . Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is 120,000-140,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time. Â

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