Senior Manager of Accounting

Chasse & Mangum, CPAs & Consultants Senior Manager of Accounting Auburn, ME

Chasse & Mangum, CPAs & Consultants is seeking an accomplished, licensed CPA to join our Auburn office as Senior Manager of Accounting.

In this senior-level role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of businesses, taking a multifaceted approach to client service that spans tax questions and planning, accounting, financial reporting, and strategic advisory work. You will also lead and develop two experienced staff accountants, reviewing and overseeing their work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.

We are looking for the next generation of CPA leaders to help grow our team. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional who enjoys variety, thrives on nurturing client relationships, solving real business problems, and wants a clear path for growth in a proactive, year-round firm, without the audit work that defines so many public accounting careers.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA license required; bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. A master’s degree in accounting or taxation is a plus.
• 7–10 years of progressive public accounting experience, including meaningful time in a lead role.
• Multifaceted experience supporting clients across tax questions and compliance, assurance, accounting, and advisory engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of business and individual taxation, including partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Proven ability to review the work of others, provide constructive feedback, and coach staff to grow their technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to explain complex tax and financial matters in clear terms.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines, particularly during peak tax season.
• Proficiency with professional tax and accounting software and Microsoft Excel; comfort adopting new technology.

Benefits of the Job:

• Salary range of $150,000–$200,000
• Fully in office, Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility outside of tax season
• Group health insurance
• Dental insurance fully covered by the company and employer-paid life insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO, increasing with length of service
• 10 paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match
• No audit work: our practice focuses on tax, review/compilation and advisory services
• Clear growth opportunity as we build the next generation of CPA leaders
• A variety of projects and the opportunity to work with a wide range of business clients

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of business clients, answering tax and accounting questions and delivering proactive guidance throughout the year.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants, setting priorities and supporting their professional growth.
• Review and oversee staff work, including tax returns, and assurance engagements for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Prepare and review complex business and individual tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Lead tax planning and projections that help clients make informed decisions and minimize tax exposure.
• Deliver accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services across a wide variety of industries and client projects.
• Manage engagement timelines, workflow, and deadlines, keeping client work on track during tax season and beyond.
• Respond to tax notices and correspondence and represent clients before taxing authorities as needed.
• Partner with firm leadership on client relationships, process improvements, and the growth of the practice.
• Stay current on tax law and accounting developments and share that knowledge to strengthen the team.

Chasse & Mangum, CPAs & Consultants is a Maine-based CPA and financial consulting…