Senior Manager - Public Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) delivers big four firepower to local American firms. Our rapid growth has made us a magnet for leading firms nationwide, eager to join our revolution in accounting. We empower small to mid-market firms with PE-backed capital, strategic technology partnerships, and innovative workforce solutions—including national recruiting and offshore support—while preserving a personal, local touch. With a presence in over half the US, 27 regional offices, 1,500 dedicated professionals, and offshore operations in Asia, we're the fastest-growing accounting firm in the nation and well on our way to the top 20. At Crete PA, our culture and relationships are the cornerstone of our success, and we’re always looking for talented, ambitious people to join our team. Do you have what it takes to keep up?

Our network firm, Abacus! is hiring!

Position : Senior Manager - Public Accounting

Offices in : Fayetteville, AR

Objective :

The Senior Manager – Public Accounting provides leadership and strategic oversight for Abacus CPAs’ Tax, Audit, and Accounting Services departments. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, develops client relationships, and drives growth while mentoring and guiding a team of accounting professionals.

Description :

The Senior Manager – Public Accounting is a client-focused leader who ensures compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and auditing standards while helping clients achieve their financial goals. This position requires excellent communication, strong technical knowledge, and proven leadership skills to manage client engagements, oversee complex projects, and develop staff within the firm.

Essential Functions :

Tax Management – Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns; ensure compliance with all regulations; implement effective tax strategies; stay current on tax law changes and their client impact.

Audit Oversight – Lead planning and execution of internal and external audits; evaluate internal controls; recommend improvements; coordinate with external auditors and manage audit schedules.

Client Services – Build and maintain strong client relationships; identify client needs and deliver tailored accounting solutions; advise on business and financial matters, including risk management and planning.

Team Leadership – Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals; manage workloads; conduct performance reviews; foster a collaborative work environment.

Strategic Growth – Contribute to firm-wide strategy and business development initiatives; identify opportunities for expanded client services.

Quality Assurance – Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and client service across all engagements.

Technology & Process Improvement – Leverage accounting software and systems to enhance efficiency; recommend and implement process improvements.

Professional Development – Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations, trends, and best practices; pursue continuing professional education.

Ethics & Compliance – Uphold professional integrity and confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Other Duties – Perform additional assignments as required to support clients and the firm.

Competencies :

Technical Expertise in accounting, tax, and audit

Leadership and team development

Strategic and analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Problem-solving and decision-making

Communication (oral and written)

Time management and organization

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises accounting managers and professional staff. The Senior Manager reports directly to the firm’s partner.

Position Expectations & Work Environment

This is a full-time salaried exempt position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works normal office hours (with guilt-free flexibility). Some weeks over 40 hours will be required.

Location & Travel

Based in Fayetteville, AR, but also serve employees in all Abacus! physical locations and those working remotely.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification required; CMA or other advanced credential preferred

Minimum 8 years of progressive public accounting experience, including tax, audit, and client service

Proven experience supervising and developing professional staff

Strong knowledge of tax regulations, accounting principles, and auditing standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow preferred

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under deadlines

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Abacus!, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting.

Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.

Your Abacus Experience : You’ll find that things are distinctively different here at Abacus, and we’re proud of it. We center on one key component : people. We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you’ll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture.

Our Award-Winning Firm : We’re proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus’ distinctions include :

Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firm in the U.S. #280 – 2024, 2025

An Inside Public Accounting’s Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S. - 2024

Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. – 2024

An Accounting Today’s Top Regional Leader in the Midwest – 2023, 2024

Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms – 2023

A Biz 417’s Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

An Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For – 2009, 2010, 2020

2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient – highlighting ethics and quality

Finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s Economic Impact Awards – 2021, 2023

Website : AbacusPro.com

Abacus! is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position

offers a competitive base salary rate between $120K – $140K per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including :

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee

only coverage for health and dental)

Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term

disability options

Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including

access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions!

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.

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