Client Accounting Manager
Durham, NC
Salary: $90,000$105,000 + Bonus + Benefit
Stable, Structured, and Client-Focused Without the Burnout Culture
Ready to lead client relationships, oversee meaningful work, and still have a life? We're hiring a Client Accounting Manager to oversee a portfolio of small business and nonprofit clients. You'll lead a team, provide tax and accounting oversight, and build lasting client relationships all within a firm that plans ahead, respects boundaries, and values its people. If you're an experienced accounting professional with strong leadership instincts, tax knowledge, and a desire to work with systems that actually work, you'll thrive here.
Why You'll Love It Here
$90,000$105,000 base salary, depending on experience
Performance bonus of up to 1015%, based on portfolio results, team mentorship, and contribution to firm growth
Health benefits, 3% retirement contribution, generous PTO, and 13 paid holidays
A respectful, drama-free culture that values your time and expertise
Clients who value your insights and enjoy long-term partnerships with us
A role where your ideas and experience genuinely make a difference
About TVA
Time Value Accounting & Advisory Services is a family-owned firm based in Durham, NC. We provide expert financial and tax guidance to small businesses and nonprofits nationwide. We are intentional about how we grow building smart systems, hiring thoughtfully, and focusing on long-term client success. We believe strong teams build strong firms, and we structure our work so people can do their best without sacrificing their lives outside the office.
What You'll Be Doing
Client Relationships
Serve as the go-to advisor for your client portfolio
Deliver strategic insights, tax planning, and advisory support
Build long-lasting, trust-based partnerships with business owners through regular meetings and consistent communication
Help maintain process excellence and ensure a smooth experience for both clients and the team
Accounting & Tax Oversight
Oversee monthly accounting operations and tax processes
Prepare business and personal tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 990, 1040, and more)
Ensure compliance and minimize risk across federal, state, and local levels
Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals
Streamline workflows and implement best practices for efficiency
Foster a collaborative, growth-minded team culture
Who Thrives Here
Experienced accounting professionals who want to lead, not grind
Individuals who take initiative and value consistency
Professionals who want to contribute to client success and team excellence
People who balance technical skills with a team-oriented mindset
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or EA (preferred)
10+ years of experience in accounting/tax roles, including client service
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Experience managing multiple clients (2030+)
Tech-savvy with modern tools and platforms including QuickBooks Online, tax software, Microsoft Office, and workflow/project management systems
What This Job Is Not
Endless nights and weekends during tax season
Just data entry this role is about compliance oversight, leadership, and client-facing work
A corporate, high-drama environment
Burnout culture
What This Job Is
Serving small business clients year-round
Maintaining balance and clarity even during busy seasons
Using proven systems and software to deliver consistent excellence
Contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team
Ready to bring your experience to a firm that values both performance and people? Apply now and let's do great work together.