Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Supervisor

GRF CPAs & Advisors

Supervisor/Controller at GRF CPAS & Advisors overseeing cloud-based accounting systems and team management. Engaging with clients and driving financial compliance in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help supervise and execute engagements that center on cloud-based accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online.
Handle aspects of the monthly close including reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules, financial analysis and quality review, financial reporting.
Have experience with accrual basis accounting, entering transactions into general ledger, resolving account variances.
Usage, training, and implementation of cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Nexonia, Tallie and others.
Coordinates various phases of engagements with engagement partner or manager; reviews working papers for accuracy & completeness, communicates with clients.
Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement as needed.
Trains staff members, offers guidance and direction and gives constructive criticism.
Assists clients with an understanding of financial reporting and other accounting matters.
Ensures that deliverables are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards.
Communicates engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client and the partner in charge.
Maintain strong client relationships with a focus on customer service; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business.
Adheres to engagement time budgets.
Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports.
Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
Keeps partner informed of significant developments on engagements; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
Develops staff by assisting in performance evaluations, recruiting, and training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area (economics, finance, etc.).
CPA license desirable but not required.
5 years or more experience in public accounting or private industry, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed. A concentration in nonprofit organizations preferred, but we will train the right candidate. Prior CPA firm experience is preferred.
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred.
Experience with cloud-based applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify, is preferred.
Organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under evolving circumstances for different clients & partners.
Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.
Mentor and train staff.
Enthusiastic and positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills, and motivation to be a team player.
Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, and clients, and vendors.
Organize projects set priorities and delegate tasks under constantly changing circumstances for different clients and partners.
Assist in planning and implementing assigned projects.
Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan
paid individual medical
culture that fosters flexibility and career development

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Hard Skills & Tools

accrual basis accountingfinancial analysisfinancial reportinggeneral ledgerreconciliationsquality reviewtrainingsupervisionperformance evaluationsclient engagement

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationmentoringorganizationproblem-solvingteam playerpositive attitudedelegationconfidentialityguidance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingCPA license