Manage accounting operations and portfolios for multiple business Members. Prepare accurate financial reports, maintain audit-ready books, reconcile accounts, track assets and liabilities, manage tax and audit documentation, support budgeting and forecasting, explain financial insights, recommend accounting automation, and mentor junior accountants. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, QuickBooks Online expertise, Excel skills, and experience in multi-client accounting environments.
About Cast Finance
Cast Finance is a modern accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory partner built for today’s entrepreneur. Our mission? Empower our Members to build stronger, smarter businesses through financial clarity, strategic partnership, and operational excellence. We’re proudly tech-first, investing heavily in AI tools and automation so our team can focus on delivering human insights and making a real difference. We believe work should be challenging, meaningful, and a little bit playful. Join us and help reshape the future of financial services - one Member at a time.
We’re on the hunt for a sharp, entrepreneurial Senior Accountant to join our growing team. In this role, you won’t just be preparing financial reports - you’ll be providing clarity, structure, and strategic support to help our Members make smarter decisions. You’ll manage a portfolio of businesses, lead accounting operations, and contribute to the evolution of our tech-first, AI-powered financial services. If you love clean ledgers, thoughtful analysis, and streamlining processes - you’re in the right place.
What you'll achieve
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reports that empower our Members to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
- Maintain clean, audit-ready books by managing balance sheets, P&L statements, and account reconciliations - so our Members can sleep better at night.
- Track key assets, liabilities, and loan amortizations, ensuring each Member has a crystal-clear view of their financial position.
- Help Members stay compliant and stress-free by managing tax liabilities and preparing documents for audits and financial reviews.
- Translate complex financials into easy-to-digest insights for entrepreneurs who don’t speak “accountant.”
- Collaborate directly with Members to design budgets, track actuals, and plan for growth - you’ll be a vital part of their financial team.
- Recommend smarter systems and accounting automation that save time and reduce errors - freeing up our Members to focus on growing their business.
- Mentor junior accountants and help raise the bar for the entire team, ensuring every Member gets top-tier support.
Who you are
- Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus, but not required.
- Experience & Expertise
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a senior or supervisory role.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (required).
- 2+ years working in an accounting firm or similar fast-paced, multi-client environment.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP and strong Excel skills - pivot tables and VLOOKUPs are your love language.
- Prior experience implementing accounting software or systems is a big plus.
- Tech-curious - you’ve used automation tools in accounting and are ready to tell us all about it.
- Soft Skills & Abilities
- Independent and collaborative - you thrive with autonomy but love team wins.
- Strong project manager who meets deadlines, even when juggling multiple Members and priorities.
- Excellent communicator who can explain the “why” behind the numbers.
- Naturally detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.
- Passionate about improving processes and learning new tools.
What we offer
- Remote candidates must reside and work from one of the following states: CO, FL, GA, NC, NY, OK, UT,WI
- The targeted pay range for this role is a base salary $80,000 - $87,500 USD per year, plus annual bonus potential
- Receive 100% coverage for your insurance plan(s) (health, dental, vision, +)
- Enjoy the benefit of unlimited PTO, sick days, and paid company holidays
- Earn 401K plan eligibility with company matching at your 1-year anniversary
- Access to cutting edge AI tools - you’ll be at the forefront, mastering technology that makes you more capable, more valuable, and ready for the future of finance
Additional details
- This is a full-time exempt position
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- We are NOT able to provide work sponsorship at this time.
- Cast Finance's employment decisions are made without regard with race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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