Client Accounting Division Manager

Responsibilities: — Manage the Client Accounting Division as a self-contained business unit, owning P&L, staffing, and overall KPI performance. — Track division performance, identify gaps, and take corrective actions. — Report division results including risks and trends to the Director of Accounting Advisory. — Manage capacity, workload distribution, client assignments, pricing, and engagement profitability. — Lead people management including setting expectations, conducting 1:1s, performance reviews, coaching, hiring, and onboarding. — Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average), and ensure accurate GAAP financial statements and inventory reporting. — Guide ERP and inventory software implementations and maintain audit-ready client records. — Coach team to reduce shrinkage, obsolescence, overstocking, and stockouts, improving working capital metrics. — Act as escalation point for client issues and oversee quality control. — Shift team focus from report delivery to proactive advisory. — Drive division growth through business development and service expansion. — Maintain portfolio information in Knownwell and promote full adoption of firm tools including AI-enabled workflows. — Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, CFO, HR, and other service lines. Requirements: — Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field with 5+ years progressive experience. — Direct people management experience including performance reviews and team development. — Exceptional client relationship management and understanding of client needs. — Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills. — Curiosity and eagerness to engage with emerging technology. — Strong command of GAAP and cost accounting including inventory accounting (FIFO, LIFO, landed costs, shrinkage, valuation adjustments). Preferred Qualifications: — CPA or CMA credential. — Experience managing team budgets, P&L, or book of business. — Prior leadership in professional services or client accounting. — Hands-on experience with ERP and inventory systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Cin7, Fishbowl. — Experience leading ERP or inventory software implementations. Benefits: — Remote position. — Full-time positions eligible for 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some benefits may be available for part-time. Additional Information: — Burkland Associates is a remote-first company with a diverse and inclusive workplace. — The role requires working primarily at a computer with video and phone communication. — Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. — Salary range target is 120,000-140,000 per year, final offer depends on experience, location, and market data. — Candidates should mention the word HEARTWARMING when applying to confirm they read the job post fully.