Director of Accounting – Role Description

About our Client: We’re made up of runners, travelers, bakers, hikers, foodies, puppy parents, human parents, and a whole lot more. We also happen to be numbers people. Chelsea Capital is a financial services company, specializing in alternative financing, accounting, tax, and CFO services. We value the balance of work and play and know that flexibility and a fully remote workplace is the best way to do it. We’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a positive outlook, who’s excited to be a part of an awesome team. We’re a fun group to work with and focused on culture first, and we mean it. We want someone we can hang out with, laugh with, and grow with.

Personality:

• Desire to take ownership of the accounting arm of the business and dedication to its growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and obsession with detail.
• Ability and willingness to get your hands dirty to meet business-critical deadlines.
• Strong math, analytical, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• A passion for process improvement and efficiency.
• Fully remote. Open to full or part-time.

Team Leadership & Management (10-15 hours / month)

• Lead and manage the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality client deliverables.
• Assign and prioritize work across the team, balancing workload and capacity.
• Monitor team utilization, including review of Harvest hours and productivity metrics.
• Serve as a technical and operational resource for team members, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and client-related issues.
• Review and approve PTO requests and ensure appropriate coverage.
• Support professional development through ongoing availability and mentorship.

Client Close & Financial Reporting Oversight (50-70 hours / month)

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned clients.
• Track and manage client deadlines to ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Monitor team progress throughout the close cycle and proactively address issues or delays.
• Maintain regular, proactive communication with clients during close periods.
• Perform final review of all client closes and deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency with firm standards.

Tax Season Support (15-20 hours - primarily in January)

• Provide support to the tax team by coordinating information and document requests for clients.
• Oversee and manage 1099 processes for clients, including:
• Planning and coordinating annual 1099 filings
• Identifying eligible vendors
• Ensuring timely and accurate completion and submission of filings

New Client Quoting & Onboarding (5-10 hours / month)

• Prepare accurate and competitive service quotes for prospective clients.
• Participate in prospective client meetings to explain service offerings and address questions.
• Manage the onboarding process for newly engaged clients, ensuring a smooth transition and clear setup of accounting processes.

Client Relationship Management & Growth (2-5 hours / month)

• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
• Identify opportunities where existing clients may benefit from additional support or expanded services.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve service delivery, scalability, and overall client satisfaction.

Work Location: Remote