Aprio PH - Accounting Manager (with Audit experience)

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Aprio, a tech-forward and fast-growing firm, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their dynamic Client Accounting Services team. The Accounting Manager will help clients optimize their businesses by providing accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting.

He/she .will, along with the US Accounting Manager, lead a growing team of at least four and serve as both a technical and operational leader by overseeing client engagements and ensuring accounting accuracy. This role is ideal for a highly skilled and proactive professional who can balance client service with team leadership and process improvement.

Position Responsibilities: :
• Client and Technical Support:
• Act as the primary point of contact in the Philippines for a portfolio of growth-oriented small business clients in a range of industries (e.g., SaaS, professional services, law firms, medical practices, real estate, etc.), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and professional communication.
• Review month-end close work papers, financial reports, and other client deliverables.
• Provide clients with insights, analysis, and recommendations based on financial data; understand their business operations and customize accounting solutions to fit their needs.
• Provide guidance on client issues or complex accounting transactions when team members escalate their concerns.
• Oversee Year-end review and 1099 process.
• Lead the team in the client onboarding process and ensure a seamless transition from Aprio’s Onboarding team.

• Leadership & Team Collaboration:
• Lead the PH Team in planning, strategizing, and assigning client work aimed at balanced workload distribution.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Incubator team members to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables, and high employee morale.
• Mentor and coach team members to support career growth and skill development.
• Conduct performance evaluations at set frequencies and deliver feedback regularly to ensure the success of the team members.
• Collaborate with U.S.-based Manager on project progress, team updates, and initiatives for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Assign and monitor projects and assignments, ensuring deadlines and service level agreements are met.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create new processes to streamline tasks and maximize team member efficiency.
• Drive adoption of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices across the Incubator team.
• Monitor team’s KPIs, analyze performance trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that aligns with company values and encourages knowledge sharing.

Qualifications: :
• Amenable to day-shift schedule (6:30 AM - 3:30 PM PHT)
• Work Setup: Hybrid – Initial 3 months onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule of 2 days onsite and 3 days work-from-home per week. Work location is either at our Clark or Makati site.
• Degree in BS in Accountancy, Finance, or Business (CPA is an advantage)
• 5+ years using QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Xero (NetSuite is a big plus)
• Prior public accounting experience in either Audit or Client Accounting Services is a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and best practices
• Skilled in analyzing financial statements, resolving discrepancies, and implementing controls
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. This is especially important as this team communicates directly with clients.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing teams
• Strategic problem-solver with ability to manage multiple client relationships and deliver high-quality results
• Proactive attitude; highly self-motivated and able to promote a positive team culture
• High degree of emotional maturity; ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities efficiently and effectively, and to work well with diverse teams and clients
• Experience working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment is a plus

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Wellness program
- HMO coverage
- Rewards and Recognition program
- Free shuttle service (provided by CDC | for onsite employees)
- Free lunch meal (For onsite employees)
- On-demand learning classes
- Discretionary time off and Holidays
- Performance-based salary increase
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on client or individual performance
- Hybrid set up to selected roles/location, terms and conditions may apply
- CPA & Certification Assistance and Bonus Program

What's in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.