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Accounting Manager – CPA Firm
Carlin & Associates, CPAs is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our Financial Oversight team. Our well-established San Rafael CPA firm has more than 35 years of experience providing accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, families, privately held businesses, and other clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
This position is responsible for managing and developing the associates who oversee the day-to-day accounting needs of their assigned clients. The Accounting Manager will supervise workflow, review financial reporting and client deliverables, monitor deadlines and budgets, maintain quality-control standards, and coordinate closely with the firm’s tax professionals. The role also includes prospective-client calls, fee proposal preparation and new-client onboarding.
- Pay: $120,000 plus Annual Bonus
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Thursday in office; Friday work-from-home
- Location: San Rafael, CA
Team and Engagement Oversight
- Lead the Financial Oversight team and manage the department’s day-to-day workflow.
- Oversee associates’ monthly accounting and financial-reporting engagements.
- Assign and monitor recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual client responsibilities.
- Review month-end financial statements, account reconciliations, cash-flow reports, budgets, and other client deliverables prepared by associates.
- Review team members’ work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Coach and develop staff while sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- Monitor project progress, deadlines, time entries, engagement budgets, and client billing.
- Help establish efficient, scalable processes and quality-control standards.
Accounting and Advisory
- Identify accounting issues, process improvements, and advisory opportunities.
- Coordinate closely with the firm’s tax professionals to support accurate and timely tax planning and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and support to associates as client accounting questions arise.
New Clients and Business Development
- Conduct introductory calls with prospective clients.
- Evaluate prospective-client needs and determine the appropriate scope of services.
- Prepare fee proposals and lead the onboarding of new clients.
- Depending on experience, support business-development efforts and identify opportunities to provide additional services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least six years of progressive accounting experience.
- Previous experience supervising, reviewing, or managing accounting staff.
- Strong knowledge of financial statements, general-ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, budgeting, and cash-flow reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff workflow and multiple accounting engagements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional judgment and a commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and collaborate with other departments.
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related field.
- Experience working in a CPA firm, outsourced accounting practice, client accounting services group, or family office.
- Experience serving high-net-worth individuals and privately held businesses.
- Prior public-accounting experience.
- Experience preparing fee proposals and onboarding new clients.
- Experience with family-office reporting, personal financial statements, budgeting, and cash-flow planning.
- Demonstrated involvement in business development or expansion of client services.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting annual salary of $120,000.
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Profit Sharing
- 3 weeks paid time off and paid holidays.
- A collaborative and professional work environment.
- Direct interaction with firm leadership.
- Opportunities to expand management, advisory, and business-development skills.
- A firm culture that values excellent client service, lasting relationships, professional growth, and a sustainable work-life balance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a CPA firm?
- Are you ok with coming into the our office in San Rafael as this is an in-person position?
- Please rate your QuickBooks Online skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Briefly explain why you chose that level.
- How many years of Management experience do you have?
- Are you located in Marin County, Northern San Francisco or Sonoma County? Only candidates in these areas will be considered
Experience:
- Accounting: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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CPA Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cpas?
The companies hiring the most cpas right now include Paychex, ADP, and Jobot, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently high at large public accounting firms, regional CPA practices, and corporate finance teams in sectors like healthcare, financial services, and technology.
How many cpa jobs are remote?
About 33% of cpa openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the highest remote concentration in tax compliance, financial reporting, and advisory roles. Audit positions tend to require more in-person presence due to client site visits and team-based fieldwork, making them less commonly listed as fully remote.
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You become a cpa by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, accumulating the credit hours your state board requires, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, and fulfilling your state's work experience requirement under a licensed CPA. After meeting those requirements, you apply for licensure through your state board of accountancy.
How do you get hired as a cpa with little experience?
Start by targeting staff accountant and junior associate roles at regional firms or in corporate accounting departments, which are structured for candidates early in their careers. Emphasize your exam progress, internship experience, and any exposure to tax software or audit support work. Firms that run formal rotational programs often hire candidates who are still sitting for the exam.
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Most cpa hiring processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, a technical interview focused on accounting standards, tax law, or audit methodology, and a final round with a manager or partner. Some firms add a written case exercise or a review of a sample workpaper. The full process typically runs from first contact through offer in a few weeks, though large firms recruiting on a campus cycle may move faster.
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