Accounting Manager Jobs in Ohio
Accounting Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently active across the state's deep base of manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and retail distribution sectors, with openings ranging from first-time managers stepping up from senior accountant roles through experienced directors overseeing multi-entity consolidations. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the bulk of hiring, where large employers such as Nationwide, Progressive, and Procter & Gamble maintain significant accounting and finance teams. Cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls are the most in-demand specialties across Ohio listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Relationship Manager – Bookkeeping & Advisory (Part-time, ~25–30 hrs/week)
ProfitPro Bookkeeping® · Liberty Township, OH · Remote within greater Cincinnati · Starts Dec 2026 - January 2027
Pay: $30,000–$36,000 a year for a 25–30 hour week, plus $50/month for every client added to your book and 10% commission on new business you bring in for the first 12 months. W-2, semi-monthly pay.
About the role
As a Relationship Manager at ProfitPro, you build trusted relationships with a book of about 15 small-business owners and connect what their books say to practical financial guidance. You assess each client’s needs, explain financial concepts clearly, and help them make better decisions. The transaction work is done by our back-office team; you review it, catch what’s wrong, and run the monthly and quarterly review meetings. You’re the person the client calls.
This isn’t a sales role. Your book grows two ways: clients the firm brings in and assigns to you, and, over time, relationships you build on your own. Either way, every client added to your book adds $50 a month to your base, and anything you bring in yourself also pays 10% commission on the first year’s fees.
Your impact: clear financial guidance helps business owners make informed decisions and run stronger operations. That’s the whole business.
Who does well here
- A bookkeeper who keeps drifting toward advisory and wants to be in the meeting, not just behind the ledger
- A former banker or lender with hands-on QuickBooks Online who misses talking to business owners
- A retired CFO or controller who wants to keep their mind sharp and make a difference in a small business owner’s life
- Someone who left the corporate world or B2B sales and misses working with small business owners
- Someone who reads a P&L and balance sheet the way other people read a menu, and can say in plain English why the cash doesn’t match the profit
- Comfortable with technology. We run QuickBooks Online, Financial Cents, Fellow, Microsoft 365, Gusto and a growing set of AI tools. You don’t need to love them, but you can’t be afraid of them.
What you’ll do
- Manage client relationships and communication, with responsive service and accurate, current records in Financial Cents
- Review each client’s monthly close from the back office and sign off before it goes to the client
- Review financial statements and cash flow, and lead monthly and quarterly review meetings with a one-page summary
- Answer client questions on their books, and know when to bring in the CPA
- Spot problems before the owner does: cash, margins, pricing, owner draws
- Grow each relationship: notice where a client could use more from us, and bring it to the owner
- Over time, build relationships with CPAs, bankers and owners that bring clients your way
What you bring
- 3+ years of QuickBooks Online experience, full-cycle bookkeeping through financial statements
- Experience managing client relationships in a finance, banking or bookkeeping role
- You can walk an owner through a P&L and balance sheet and hold the conversation
- Organized, deadline-driven, writes a clear email
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is a plus; if you don’t have it, we’ll get you certified in your first 60 days
- Knowledge of payroll systems such as Gusto, Paychex Flex or ADP Run is a plus
- Sales tax or S-corp experience is a plus, not required
What you get
- A defined book of clients from day one and a clear path to grow it
- Every unit of work priced in advance: more clients, more pay
- Flexible hours, remote, occasional in-person client meetings around Cincinnati
- A small team (owner, one Relationship Manager, one Quality Control Manager and one Client Success Specialist, and a back office team) that is growing fast and runs on clear standards
About us
ProfitPro Bookkeeping helps stressed and overwhelmed business owners gain clarity around their finances and increase profitability through strategic bookkeeping. Value Begins with Clarity. www.profitpro-bookkeeping.com
To apply: send a resume and three or four sentences on a time you explained a financial statement to someone who didn’t want to hear it.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work remotely in the greater Cincinnati area with occasional in-person client meetings?
- Are you available to start Dec 2026 - January 2027
- Do you hold a QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification?
- Tell us about a time you explained a financial statement to someone who didn’t want to hear it. Three or four sentences
- Have you used any AI tools for work? For what?
Experience:
- QuickBooks Online: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs across Ohio.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Accountancy Board of Ohio preferred
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls within a corporate environment
Accounting Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting manager in Ohio?
Most accounting managers in Ohio hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and advance into the role after several years in staff or senior accountant positions. While a CPA license is not legally required to work as an accounting manager, the Accountancy Board of Ohio credentials CPAs in the state and holding that license meaningfully strengthens candidacy. Employers in manufacturing and financial services typically expect both the degree and supervisory experience before promoting into this role.
Which companies hire accounting managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring accounting managers in Ohio right now include Deloitte, Brixey & Meyer, and Robert Half, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance carriers, large manufacturers, and regional healthcare systems means demand stays steady well beyond those names throughout the year.
Which Ohio cities have the most accounting manager jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland are the Ohio cities with the most accounting manager openings, reflecting where the state's largest corporate headquarters, regional financial centers, and major healthcare systems are based. Columbus draws heavily from insurance, tech-adjacent finance, and state government contractors, while Cleveland and Cincinnati benefit from longstanding manufacturing, banking, and consumer goods company presences that consistently maintain mid-to-senior accounting teams.
Are there remote accounting manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 63% of accounting manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that the role centers on reporting, analysis, and system work that translates well to distributed environments. Financial reporting, consolidation oversight, and management of remote staff accountants are the functions most commonly offered in flexible arrangements by Ohio employers.
How can I get hired as a accounting manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior accountant or financial analyst role at a mid-size Ohio manufacturer, regional bank, or healthcare system where internal promotions into accounting management are common. Earning a CPA through the Accountancy Board of Ohio signals readiness for supervisory responsibility even without a management title. Large Ohio employers in Columbus and Cincinnati regularly hire accounting team leads or assistant controllers as a first step toward a full manager role, and those positions are the practical on-ramp.
Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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