CPA Firm Administrator / Manager of Practice (CPA Required) $120K+
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Sherman Oaks, CA
CPA Firm Administrator / Managing CPA
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA (On‑site)
Firm Type: Public Accounting Firm – Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Compensation: $100k - $120K Base + Profit Share
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Retirement
About the Firm
We are a well‑established CPA firm (established in 1991) located in Sherman Oaks, California, specializing in bookkeeping for small- to mid‑size businesses and individual and business tax preparation. The firm supports 100+ bookkeeping clients each month and prepares 1,000+ tax returns annually. We donot perform audit or attestation services.
Our practice is built on long‑term client relationships, efficient processes, and an experienced professional team. We are seeking a licensed CPA to step into a firm‑wide leadership and administrative role, overseeing daily operations and managing our accounting staff.
This position replaces the longtime managing partner, who is retiring after tax season. They will be available for a transition period with the new firm administrator.
Position Summary
The CPA Firm Administrator will serve as the operational and professional leader of the firm, managing staff performance, workflow, and client service delivery. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong people‑management skills who enjoys running the business side of a firm while remaining connected to technical work at a high level.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight to 5 experienced accountants (non-CPA) and 1 office administrator
- Manage firm‑wide workflows for monthly bookkeeping engagements and annual tax preparation
- Review and oversee the preparation of individual and business tax returns
- Ensure compliance with regulations, IRC, and professional standards
- Monitor capacity planning, deadlines, and seasonal workload distribution
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex client matters
- Maintain and improve internal processes, procedures, and quality controls
- Coordinate staffing, training, and performance management
- Collaborate with ownership on operational planning and firm growth initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Active and valid California CPA license (required)
- Proven experience in:
- Small to mid‑size business bookkeeping
- Individual and business tax preparation
- Prior experience managing or supervising accounting professionals
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to manage high client volume in a deadline‑driven environment
- Excellent communication and client‑service skills
- Comfortable working in a firm that doesnot provide audit services
- Accounting degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a firm administrator, managing CPA, or operations leadership role
- Experience overseeing large volumes of recurring bookkeeping clients
- Background working with tax season workflows exceeding 1,000 returns annually
- Process‑improvement or operational management experience within a CPA firm
- 7 years of relevant experience
What We Offer
- Leadership role in a stable, established CPA firm of 35+ years
- Collaborative team of experienced professionals
- Predictable service mix (bookkeeping & tax only — no audits)
- A firm with very stable cash flows
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Long‑term growth and leadership opportunity
How to Apply
Qualified candidates with an activeCalifornia CPA license and relevant firm experience are encouraged to apply with a resume, a brief cover letter outlining leadership experience in bookkeeping and tax‑focused practices, and at least 3 relevant references.
Be sure to include your CPA license number on your resume.