Accounting Manager - Outsourced Accounting Firm

About the role

A growing accounting, tax and financial outsourcing firm is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its accounting operation. The firm serves a portfolio of roughly 40 to 60 clients and has a team under your leadership; you will make sure every close and every deliverable goes out right. The role is operational and leadership focused, with room to improve processes and automate the department's work. It is a 100% onsite position in Panama City with a monthly salary of 3,000 to 4,000 USD, negotiable.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of 40 to 60 outsourced clients.
• Review accounting closes and financial statements, ensuring their quality and consistency.
• Ensure timely compliance with clients' tax obligations.
• Lead, supervise and develop the accounting team, with a sound distribution of responsibilities and task follow-up.
• Provide accounting and financial advisory to clients.
• Track schedules, closing dates and commitments for each client, and communicate clearly about requirements and pending items.
• Support clients during their external audits so the required information is delivered complete and on time.
• Oversee service quality and ensure responsive, organized and professional client care.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization and automation, and promote the efficient use of technology tools.
• Track the department's KPIs, detect deviations and propose corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (a master's degree in the field is a plus).
• CPA with a valid license (idoneidad).
• At least 5 years of specific experience managing client accounting at outsourced accounting firms; candidates with only external audit or audit-firm experience will not be considered.
• Bilingual or advanced English.
• Experience leading accounting teams.

Required skills

• Strong command of IFRS and Panamanian tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Peachtree, Sage 50 or similar systems.

To apply, send your CV to the recruiter named in the original posting. Worcsy states that working conditions, benefits, schedule and final requirements are defined by the hiring company.