Senior Accounting Manager, People Leader
Job Overview
Join the Rapidly Growing Team at Attivo Partners!
Are you dedicated to excellence and eager to advance your career? Passionate about technology and startups? Excited to work with some of the most innovative early-stage companies in the world? If so, Attivo Partners is the place for you!
Why Attivo?
Attivo Partners is a fast-growing full-service finance and accounting consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, with a presence in major startup hubs across the US. Our remote teams specialize in providing fractional CFO and accounting services to venture-backed emerging growth clients, supporting their journey from inception to over $50M in revenue.
What We Offer:
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented team with extensive experience in venture-backed companies. At Attivo, we believe in teamwork and value the unique insights and creativity each member brings.
- Culture of Growth: We thrive on the challenges presented by diverse and exciting clients, offering unparalleled learning and professional development opportunities.
- Mentorship and Training: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ongoing mentoring and training to help you grow personally and professionally.
- Flexibility: We understand the importance of balance and are dedicated to maintaining a culture that supports your career and personal life.
Our Values:
- Lasting Relationships: We build solid and enduring connections with our clients and team members.
- Data-Driven Insights: We leverage data to drive intelligent decisions and impactful results.
- Growth-Focused Mindset: We embrace opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Collaboration-First: We prioritize teamwork and believe the best solutions come from working together.
- Culture-Conscious: We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Join us at Attivo Partners and be part of a team that's shaping the future of finance and accounting for startups. Let's grow together!
Role Overview:
The People Leader serves as the primary support and manager for a cohort of Senior Accountants or Accounting Managers, with a strong focus on coaching, performance management, and career development. This role ensures team members perform at a high level, continue to grow professionally, and are effectively deployed to meet client and business needs.
Responsibilities:
People Leadership & Performance Management
- Serve as the direct manager for a cohort of Senior Accountants or Accounting Managers - max of 8
- Conduct regular 1:1 check-ins to provide coaching, feedback, and ongoing support
- Deliver biannual performance reviews with clear, actionable feedback and development plans
- Monitor individual and team performance, addressing concerns in a timely and constructive manner
- Act as a point of escalation for performance issues, client concerns, and delivery challenges
Utilization & Staffing
- Monitor and manage team utilization
- Oversee staffing for Senior Accountant level and above to ensure proper resource allocation
- Partner with engagement leaders to balance workloads and optimize team productivity
Career Development & Coaching
- Support team members in promotion readiness and long-term career progression
- Define, track, and follow up on individual development goals and action plans
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Training & Development
- Identify skill gaps and coordinate technical and professional training opportunities
- Facilitate or support delivery of trainings to ensure team readiness and capability
- Promote knowledge sharing and ongoing development within the team
- Participate in recruiting efforts, including interviewing and candidate evaluation
- Support building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline to meet future staffing needs
Client Services
- Produce monthly financial statements and budget vs actual analysis
- Assist with financial modeling and forecasting for clients
- Manage Accounts Receivable - which includes invoicing, collections, reviewing contracts
- Manage Accounts Payable - which includes ensuring accurate entry, timely payment, and compliance with company policies
- Process employee onboarding, payroll, and terminations
Requirements:
- Proven track record of successfully coaching and developing accounting professionals.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide empathetic, constructive feedback and foster trust across a team.
- Proven track record of managing complex client engagements and cross-functional teams
- Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency
- Collaborative and diplomatic, with a problem-solving mindset
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic, personable, positive attitude, and high integrity
- Persistent and self-motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- 2+ years in a people management or team leadership role
- Experience implementing workflow automation or AI-enabled tools preferred. Familiarity with generative AI tools and automation platforms strongly preferred.
- Experience with standard software solutions: QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Campfire, Brex, Ramp, Rippling, Gusto, Rillet, Carta
- Advanced+ Excel skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced technology and/or professional services environment
- Demonstrated success in coaching and developing professionals
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to deliver clear, empathetic, and actionable feedback
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and complex team dynamics
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
Reports To: People Leader of Assigned Cohort
Location/Travel
- Fully remote role
- Travel to in-person company events approximately 2-3 weeks per year (All-Staff Retreats & Regional Meetups).
- In-person onboarding training within the first 3 months of employment (locations vary).
Salary Range: 10% target bonus
- $140 - 165K
Benefits
Benefits for full-time employees include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members), participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans, and work-from-home allowance. Primary caregivers and others requiring a flexible work schedule or reduced hours are encouraged to apply; benefits may be prorated for part-time hires.
Final Notes
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Attivo Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Attivo Partners will never request payment, sensitive personal information, or unsolicited account access at any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from our team will come *exclusively from an @attivopartners.com email address. If you receive a message claiming to be from Attivo that does not use this domain - or if something feels unfamiliar - please disregard the communication and report it to us at [email protected].