Head of Accounting Execution
Accruity • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Is this YOU…
- A controller-minded leader who has scaled an accounting team through rapid client growth without losing close discipline?
- Experienced maintaining and closing books across dozens — or hundreds — of entities on a recurring monthly cadence?
- Energized by building the execution engine behind a client-facing delivery team, rather than being the face in front of the client?
- Someone who turns volume and chaos into standardized, repeatable, on-time close processes?
- A leader who can manage and scale a blended onshore and offshore team while holding both to a single quality bar?
- Obsessed with systems, throughput, and accuracy at scale?
We’re seeking a Head of Accounting Execution to own all behind-the-scenes accounting production at Accruity. We’re separating delivery from execution: our Senior Managers are moving into a dedicated client-delivery role, and you’ll own the team that does the work behind them — closing books, preparing deliverables, and handing off review-ready files. Today we close 90 clients across 300+ QBO instances, and we add roughly 6 clients and 15 instances every month. Your mandate is to build the execution machine that absorbs that growth — scaling both our onshore team and our offshore partnership — while holding the line on accuracy and close timelines.
What You’ll Do
- Own the Accounting Execution Function – Lead all behind-the-scenes accounting work — monthly close, reconciliations, and deliverable prep — across the full client base, handing off completed, review-ready files to the Client Delivery team.
- Lead & Scale the Team – Directly lead 3 Accounting Managers, 2 Accounting Staff, and an Overseas Manager running 8+ offshore FTEs — recruiting, structuring, and developing the team as client volume grows.
- Own Multi-Entity Close at Scale – Maintain and close books for 90+ clients across 300+ QBO instances on a reliable monthly cadence, with a system built to absorb roughly 6 new clients and 15 new instances per month.
- Build the Production System – Standardize close workflows, work papers, and quality controls across our stack (QBO, Xenett, Mango, 90.io) so output is consistent, on-time, and audit-ready regardless of who does the work.
- Scale the Offshore Engine – Continue expanding our offshore partnership toward unlimited capacity, keeping the W2 team focused on final review and clean handoff to Client Delivery.
- Own Throughput & Quality KPIs – Be accountable for close timelines, accuracy, and capacity — escalating risk early and keeping delivery on schedule as the firm scales.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years in accounting with proven experience scaling and leading a sizable accounting team (controller, global controller, or senior accounting management background).
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and closing books for multiple entities at volume on a recurring monthly cycle.
- Track record building and standardizing close processes, work papers, and quality controls that scale.
- Experience managing blended onshore and offshore (or outsourced) accounting teams.
- Deep QBO expertise and comfort with a modern accounting tech stack (Xenett, Mango, 90.io); openness to AI-driven tooling a plus.
- CPA preferred; real estate and multi-entity accounting experience a strong plus.
- A systems-first operator who thrives on throughput, accuracy, and operational discipline over client-facing relationship management.
Why Join Us?
- High-Growth Opportunity – Build and own the execution engine at the center of a fast-scaling firm — this is the function everything else depends on.
- Entrepreneurial Culture – We operate like a startup within the accounting industry, meaning speed, systems, and execution matter more than bureaucracy.
- Largest Team in the Firm – You’ll lead the highest-headcount, highest-throughput team at Accruity — the team everything else depends on. You report into the Director of Operations (the firm’s seat on the leadership team), alongside peers in the Director of Delivery, Director of Shared Services, and Director of Tax Execution Services. This is a central, high-leverage seat — not a back-office title.
- Build to Scale – A rare mandate to architect a function for effectively unlimited scale — not just maintain the status quo.
- Remote flexibility. – Travel may be (10–25%) for business events and meetings.
Compensation
- Base Salary – Commensurate with experience
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Role is based in our South Hills office
Build the Engine That Powers It All.
We’re a fast-growing firm looking for a long-term leader who can turn accounting execution into a scalable, systemized machine. If you’ve scaled an accounting team before and now want to build something BIG — let’s talk.
Bonus Points If
For optional/”nice to have” qualifications or soft skills that aren’t required but would be a great fit for your team or clients.
Devices & Hardware
Full-time employees are provided with an Accruity-issued laptop for use during their employment. 1099 contractors are expected to supply and use their own device.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $158,000–$213,000 per year (median ~$180,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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