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Tired of the Tax Season Grind? Join an Established Retirement-Focused Firm in SW Virginia
If you are a tax pro who is done with "churn and burn" tax seasons, 80-hour weeks, low-value returns, and chasing down payments, this role was built for you.
We are an established, retirement-focused wealth management firm with offices in Roanoke and Christiansburg, Virginia. We serve a deep base of pre-retirees and retirees who need real, proactive tax planning rather than just a once-a-year return. We are bringing our tax work in-house and hiring a dedicated professional to build and lead that effort.
You will step into a steady flow of existing clients and warm referrals from our team. There is no cold prospecting and no marketing grind, and you will share directly in the profits of the tax practice you help grow.
Why This Role Is Different
- Established Clients on Day One: You are not starting from scratch. You will work with an existing book of financial planning clients across Roanoke and Christiansburg, plus ongoing referrals from our advisors.
- Profit Sharing and Real Upside: You will earn a competitive base salary plus a share of the tax firm's profits. As revenue grows, your income grows right alongside the value you create.
- Sustainable Hours: We prioritize focused, high-quality work over sheer volume. Tax season is still busy, of course, but our focus is on reasonable hours and thoughtful planning rather than burnout.
- True Planning Integration: You are a strategic partner, not a back-office prep person. You will work with our advisors on Roth conversions, RMD strategies, Social Security timing, and tax-efficient withdrawals.
- Two Offices, One Team: You will serve clients in Roanoke and Christiansburg, working out of one designated office on any given day based on your meeting schedule and workflow.
What You Will Do
- Lead Tax Strategy: Design proactive tax plans for retirees and pre-retirees that lower their lifetime tax bill and support reliable retirement income.
- Prepare and Review Returns: Handle individual and select small business returns with accuracy, care, and full federal and state compliance.
- Collaborate on Multi-Year Plans: Partner with advisors on Roth conversions, RMD distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), bracket management, and multi-year projections.
- Meet With Clients: Sit across the table from clients to explain returns and strategies in plain, friendly English so they understand the "why" behind the numbers and feel confident in their plan.
- Support Internal Accounting: Provide occasional oversight or support for internal bookkeeping to keep firm operations running smoothly.
This Role Is for You If:
- You are tired of cranking out hundreds of anonymous returns and want real, ongoing relationships with the people you help.
- You would rather go deeper with fewer, better clients than do surface-level prep work for thousands.
- You enjoy partnering with financial advisors to solve real retirement problems.
- You want to build a long-term career in Southwest Virginia with a stable, growing firm and a healthy, low-drama culture.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: At least 3 years of professional tax preparation and planning experience.
- Credentials: Enrolled Agent (EA) designation preferred, or a strong tax background with the willingness to obtain your EA. A CPA or MST is a big plus, though not required.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with professional tax software (ProSeries, Lacerte, Drake, etc.) and comfortable with QuickBooks or similar accounting tools.
- Mindset: You are a planner at heart who looks beyond this year's return, and you are great at translating complex tax rules into everyday language for retirees.
Location, Compensation, and Benefits
- Location: Primarily in-office Christiansburg but will serve our Roanoke office as well.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus profit sharing in the tax firm, backed by clear, straightforward metrics on how bonuses and profit distributions are calculated.
- Benefits: Health and disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid continuing education (including support for EA/CPA exams and ongoing CPE).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- In less than 3 sentences, why are you the right candidate for this role?
Experience:
- Tax accounting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Renewable Energy
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- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in management accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification
- Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and financial modeling
- Experience with month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Ability to build and present budget forecasts to non-finance stakeholders
Tips for Your Management Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to FP&A or cost
Management accountant is a broad title. Decide whether you're targeting cost accounting, FP&A, or budgeting and analysis, then rewrite your resume summary and bullet points to match that lane. Generalist resumes lose out to candidates who look specialized.
Lead with variance analysis results
Hiring managers for these roles want to see budget-to-actual outcomes, not just duties. Reframe your experience around what you found, what you flagged, and what changed because of your analysis. That framing signals you understand why the role exists.
Filter openings by ERP system match
Many management accountant postings require hands-on experience with a specific ERP. Search for roles that name the system you know best, whether that's SAP, Oracle, or another platform. A direct system match moves your application past the initial screen faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Prepare a walk-through of a close cycle
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you've managed or improved a month-end or quarter-end close. Prepare a specific example that covers timeline, your responsibilities, and at least one process you tightened. Vague answers on this question hurt otherwise strong candidates.
Negotiate using total compensation data
When an offer comes in, ask for the full compensation breakdown before responding. Management accountant packages often include bonus targets tied to company or department performance. Knowing the bonus structure lets you evaluate the real offer, not just the base.
Management Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most management accountants?
The most active employers for management accountants right now are IQ-EQ, Foshee Residential Management Company, and Motion, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across large manufacturers, hospital systems, and diversified financial services firms.
How many management accountant jobs are remote?
About 49% of management accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in FP&A and reporting analyst roles rather than cost accounting positions tied to plant or facility operations. On-site requirements are most common in manufacturing and healthcare settings.
How do you become a management accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build experience in general ledger, reporting, or cost accounting through staff or junior analyst roles. Earning a CMA or CPA significantly strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions. Most management accountants move up through progressively larger close and reporting responsibilities before stepping into manager or controller tracks.
Can you get hired as a management accountant with little experience?
Entry-level management accountant roles do exist, particularly in large corporate finance departments that hire new graduates into rotational or staff accountant programs. Highlighting coursework in cost accounting or managerial accounting, along with any internship exposure to close processes or budgeting, helps your application stand out. A CMA candidate designation signals commitment even before you have years of experience.
What does the management accountant interview process look like?
Most processes run two to four rounds. An initial screening with HR or a recruiter is followed by a technical interview focused on accounting concepts, close experience, and ERP knowledge. A final round typically involves a hiring manager or finance director and may include a case study or take-home analysis. Some employers ask candidates to walk through a sample budget variance or explain a past process improvement.
Where can I find and apply to management accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to management accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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