At Accruity, we’re building something meaningful — for our clients and for each other. We’re a people-focused accounting services firm that helps business owners get back to what they do best by handling the financial heavy-lifting with clarity, consistency, and care. We support nearly 100 clients across the country with scalable, high-quality accounting solutions — and we’re just getting started.

We’re growing intentionally, investing in the right systems, structure, and culture to support great work and sustainable careers. Inside our team, we lead with trust, autonomy, and accountability — no micromanaging, no performative fluff. Just thoughtful self-starters doing real work, done well.

We believe the right fit matters most. We look for people who take ownership, invest in relationships, and aim to raise the standard every day. Our ideal teammate is reliable, curious, collaborative, and committed to growing — someone who welcomes feedback, takes initiative, and values being part of something bigger than themselves. If you’re always learning and believe how you show up matters, we think you’ll thrive here.

Here's the Gist

Job Overview

Accruity is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Senior Manager to lead our accounting team and serve as the primary engagement leader for our real estate investment clients. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality financial reporting, fostering team development, and maintaining strong client relationships. You will oversee Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and bookkeepers while driving process improvements and ensuring consistent adherence to GAAP and company standards.

This position is ideal for a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing talent, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Employment Type

Permanent | Salaried, Exempt

Compensation

$145k + Bonus

Reports to

COO

Department

Service

What you'll do

From managing engagement teams to delivering client reporting, this role is central to our client accounting operations. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Serve as the primary engagement leader for assigned clients, managing communications, deliverables, and expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and bookkeepers to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting for multiple client accounts.
• Identify and implement process improvements across workflows, handoffs, and documentation.
• Review and approve reporting packages, analyses, and client presentations to ensure accuracy and quality.

Problems we need help with

This role exists because there’s real work to do. We’re not just looking to fill a seat — we need someone who can help us tackle challenges like:

• Balancing increasing client volume with sustainable team bandwidth
• Strengthening client communication touchpoints throughout each engagement
• Bringing more structure and accountability to internal handoffs
• Supporting a growing team with better documentation and workflow standardization

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience, including client-facing roles
• Prior management or leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERPs (QuickBooks Online, AppFolio, or similar)
• A proactive, self-starting mindset and a drive to improve processes, workflows, and client experiences
• Excellent communication and professional client management skills

Bonus Points If

• Experience in real estate accounting or high-growth/startup environments
• Familiarity with real estate-specific software or systems
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CMCP

Where you'll work

At Accruity, we embrace a flexible, results-driven work culture rooted in trust and accountability. While our team is largely remote, we value collaboration and connection. We are actively seeking candidates in the Pittsburgh area to support a hybrid work model and strengthen our local presence—but we also welcome applicants from outside the region who thrive in a remote environment and can align with our commitment to communication, responsiveness, and shared success.

Other things to know

Benefits Offered

• • Medical: we offer an ICHRA plan through Bavvy, we contribute $300/month to employee premiums
  • Dental: we offer dental through Guardian, and we pay 100% of employee premiums (if they have dependents, they pay dependents premiums via payroll deduction)
  • Vision: we offer vision insurance through Guardian, and pay 100% of employee premiums (if they have dependents, they pay dependent premiums via payroll deduction)
  • Simple IRA: We offer employees a SIMPLE IRA through Vanguard, and we match dollar for dollar on up to 3% of employee contributions.

Devices & Hardware

Full-time employees are provided with an Accruity-issued laptop for use during their employment. 1099 contractors are expected to supply and use their own device.