Senior Accounting Advisor | Five Towns, NY · $140,000–$160,000 - 2527
- Location
- Five Towns, NY
- Work type
- Full time
- Posted
- 2026-08-25
Job description
Senior Accounting Advisor | Five Towns, NY · $140,000–$160,000
About the Role
We're looking for a seasoned accounting leader to step into a dual leadership role: managing our Accounts Payable function while mentoring and developing our Account Leads. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives at the intersection of operational management, coaching, and hands-on financial oversight. You'll be a leader of leaders — modeling excellence on your own accounts while helping others grow into confident, independent owners of their client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, manage, and hold Account Leads accountable through structured check-ins, systems-based training, and targeted development
- Mentor Leads in financial reviews, client reporting, and workflow management, helping them grow into confident, autonomous owners of their engagements
- Calibrate your level of involvement as Leads develop — stepping in when needed, stepping back to promote ownership
- Monitor performance signals and provide constructive, timely feedback
AP & Accounting Management
- Oversee day-to-day AP operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to firm standards
- Oversee the accuracy and integrity of client bookkeeping and accounting, including AR, general ledger activity, and bank reconciliations
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; prepare and review financial statements and reports
- Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Collaborate with clients to understand their accounting needs and deliver tailored solutions
Capacity & Operations
- Maintain visibility into workloads across Leads and their teams; identify and address imbalances proactively
- Coach Leads on strategic delegation and efficient use of offshore support
- Drive adoption of company platforms, processes, and technology across your team
- Ensure client onboarding is seamless, professional, and consistent with company standards
- Foster collaboration across Leads, Advisors, and offshore staff — escalating only when necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or managerial role
- Demonstrated experience managing AP functions and overseeing accounting teams
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks or similar)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to mentor staff, delegate effectively, and develop talent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at building and maintaining client and internal relationships
- Experience in an outsourced accounting firm or similar environment highly desirable
Interested? Send your resume to: [email protected]