Accounting Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

DeepSky is committed to empowering entrepreneurs in the U.S. with financial clarity and actionable insights. We believe accurate and timely financial information is essential for business owners to make informed decisions and grow their companies.

We are looking for a results-driven Accounting Manager who takes ownership of accounting operations, leads a team of accounting professionals, and ensures the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial records.

At DeepSky, we value individuals who focus on delivering tangible outcomes rather than simply completing assigned tasks. We encourage independent thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Our clients are U.S.-based businesses with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $20 million. We provide outsourced accounting services, including day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end closing, and financial reporting.

As an Accounting Manager, your primary responsibility will be overseeing our accounting team and ensuring that financial data is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.

While occasional client communication will be required, this position is primarily focused on internal accounting operations, quality control, and team management. Senior leadership will continue to manage the majority of client relationships, financial advisory discussions, and strategic communications.

We are looking for someone who can independently manage daily accounting operations, identify problems before they escalate, and ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality work.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

+ Team Management & Accountability

Supervise and manage accounting associates responsible for multiple U.S.-based client accounts.

Assign tasks, establish priorities, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Monitor team workloads, productivity, and work quality.

Review completed work and provide constructive feedback to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Train, mentor, and develop team members to strengthen their accounting knowledge and capabilities.

Identify performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Establish clear accountability and ensure team members take ownership of their responsibilities.

+ Accounting Accuracy & Quality Control

Oversee the accuracy and completeness of financial records across multiple client accounts.

Review bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and transaction classifications.

Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual balances, and incomplete transactions.

Ensure proper recording of accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.

Review balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules to ensure financial information is reliable.

Maintain consistent accounting standards and internal controls across client accounts.

Escalate significant accounting issues to senior leadership with proposed solutions.

+ Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

Oversee month-end closing processes for assigned clients.

Ensure all reconciliations, adjustments, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.

Review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Investigate unusual account balances and financial fluctuations.

Coordinate with accounting staff to resolve outstanding items before reporting deadlines.

Ensure financial records are properly organized and ready for senior management review.

+ Accounting Operations & Workflow Management

Oversee daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bookkeeping activities.

Monitor outstanding accounting tasks and ensure timely completion.

Maintain and improve accounting workflows, checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions to improve team productivity.

Utilize cloud-based accounting software and automation tools to streamline operations.

Ensure proper documentation and consistency across client accounts.

+ Internal Communication & Coordination

Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding team performance, closing progress, and outstanding accounting issues.

Proactively identify potential delays, discrepancies, or operational challenges.

Communicate directly with clients when necessary to clarify transactions, obtain missing information, or resolve routine accounting matters.

Coordinate with senior leadership on complex accounting issues and client-related concerns.

Ensure accounting deliverables are completed with minimal need for daily supervision.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys building organized, efficient, and accountable teams.

You understand that managing an accounting team requires more than assigning tasks. It means reviewing work, identifying mistakes, solving problems, and ensuring that every team member delivers accurate results on time.

You are highly detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of accounting operations without constant direction.

You are confident in your accounting knowledge and capable of identifying errors, investigating discrepancies, and guiding your team toward solutions.

Most importantly, you are proactive. You don't wait for someone else to discover a problem or remind you about a deadline. You take responsibility for ensuring the work gets done correctly.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience.

At least 2 years of experience supervising or managing accounting staff.

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting principles.

Proven experience managing month-end closing processes.

Strong knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.

Experience with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks Online.

Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of results.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with U.S.-based accounting firms or outsourced accounting teams.

Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously.

Familiarity with ---------- and other accounting automation platforms.

CPA certification or equivalent accounting qualification.

Experience developing SOPs, improving accounting workflows, or implementing quality-control procedures.

Technology Adaptability & AI Proficiency: Comfortable adopting new technologies and leveraging AI-powered tools to improve accounting accuracy, streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance team productivity.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in exploring emerging technologies and identifying practical opportunities to integrate AI and automation into daily accounting operations.

WORK SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS

This position requires working U.S. business hours to support our U.S.-based clients and internal team.

Candidates must be available for daily team coordination, internal meetings, accounting reviews, and reporting deadlines during designated U.S. business hours.

While DeepSky values flexibility and independent time management, consistent availability, accountability, and responsiveness during working hours are mandatory.

INITIAL 3-MONTH TRIAL PERIOD

During the initial three-month trial period, candidates will undergo onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.

The evaluation will focus primarily on accounting accuracy, team management, operational efficiency, and the ability to independently oversee accounting workflows.

Successful candidates will continue in a full-time position with comprehensive company benefits.

SUCCESS METRICS DURING THE TRIAL PERIOD

Accounting Accuracy & Quality Control

Demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve accounting errors independently.

Maintain at least 95% accuracy in reviewed accounting work.

Ensure material discrepancies are investigated and resolved or appropriately escalated.

Month-End Closing

Ensure assigned client accounts are closed accurately within established deadlines.

Maintain complete reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Reduce outstanding accounting issues and unnecessary delays.

Team Management

Effectively manage assigned accounting staff and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.

Demonstrate the ability to delegate, review, and provide feedback independently.

Maintain accountability and clear communication across the team.

Operational Efficiency

Identify at least one significant opportunity to improve accounting workflows.

Implement process improvements that reduce errors, delays, or unnecessary manual work.

Demonstrate the ability to oversee daily operations with minimal senior management involvement.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Please include your resume and answer the following questions when applying:

How many accounting staff members have you managed, and how did you ensure their work was completed accurately and on time?

Describe a time when you discovered a significant accounting error made by your team. How did you resolve the issue and prevent it from happening again?

If you were managing five accountants handling multiple clients and several month-end deadlines were approaching, how would you prioritize and organize the team's work?

What is your favorite book or movie, and why?

Candidates who do not answer all four questions will automatically be excluded from consideration.

We look forward to meeting individuals who are ready to take ownership, lead with confidence, and help DeepSky deliver exceptional accounting services.