Client Accounting Manager

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 10–15%, 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 (20–30+) • 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?

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