Client Accounting & Advisory Services Practice Lead - Baker Newman Noyes LLC

About Us

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture emphasizes career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.

About the Position

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you.

We are looking for an accounting professional to lead our Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice. This will require close alignment with firm leadership as we establish this new set of services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, a passion for client service, and the leadership skills to drive growth and innovation within our practice.

As the Leader of the Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice, you will be responsible for building, managing, and expanding our client accounting services offering. You will oversee a team of accountants and financial professionals, ensuring that clients receive exceptional service and that the practice operates efficiently and profitably. Your role will involve strategic planning, client relationship management, team leadership, and business development.

If you are a results-driven accounting professional with a passion for client service and a desire to lead a growing practice, we encourage you to apply for this exciting leadership role at Baker Newman Noyes. Join us in delivering exceptional accounting services and driving our firm's success.

Competencies and Position Requirements

Practice Management:

• Oversees the daily operations of the Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice
• Develops and implements strategies to improve efficiency and profitability
• Monitors performance metrics and manages practice financials

Client Relationship Management:

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients
• Ensures that clients receive high-quality accounting and financial services
• Identifies opportunities to expand services to existing clients

Team Leadership:

• Leads, mentors, and manages a team of accounting professionals
• Provides training and development opportunities for team members
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment

Business Development:

• Identifies and pursues new business opportunities
• Develops proposals and presentations for prospective clients
• Collaborates with the marketing team to enhance practice visibility

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and firm policies
• Maintains high standards of quality in all client deliverables

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or financial services, including leadership roles. Experience in CAAS field preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proven track record in managing teams and leading accounting practices.
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong business development and sales acumen
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in accounting software and technology
• CPA certification preferred
• Experience with process improvement and change management preferred
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based accounting solutions preferred

Work Environment

• Some travel required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Hybrid work option
• Supportive and collaborative culture

BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• A flexible paid time off program, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• 6-week paid parental leave
• Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• CPA reimbursement and incentive program
• Business-casual office environment

Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.