Barnes Dennig · 1 day ago
CAAS Senior Manager - Fractional Accounting & Advisory Services - Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBarnes Dennig is a leading Certified Public Accounting and business consulting firm, and they are seeking a CAAS Senior Manager for their Fractional Accounting & Advisory Services group. This role involves overseeing a defined market, managing a team, and delivering high-quality outsourced accounting and advisory services while engaging in business development and client service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team within the assigned market, providing direction, coaching, and performance management
Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and professional development planning
Support recruiting efforts by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and onboarding new team members
Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture that emphasizes quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
Ensure team workload is balanced and aligns with deadlines, client expectations, and performance goals
Build and sustain a strong market presence through networking, community involvement, and participation in strategic local events
Develop and execute a prospecting strategy to grow the client base within the assigned market
Partner with the firm’s business development and marketing teams to identify and pursue new opportunities
Cultivate referral sources and maintain relationships with COIs (bankers, attorneys, financial advisors, etc.)
Deliver presentations, webinars, and thought leadership to position the practice as a trusted expert in fractional accounting and advisory services
Manage a personal book of client work, delivering high-quality outsourced accounting, controller or CFO services, and operational consulting
Serve as a primary advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance, insights, and proactive recommendations
Review deliverables prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards
Assist with onboarding new clients, establishing workflows, determining resource needs, and setting expectations
Maintain strong client relationships that promote retention, expansion, and client satisfaction
Collaborate with in-house marketing to ensure a consistent flow of content highlighting services, expertise, and market trends
Leverage social media platforms (LinkedIn, firm channels, personal brand) to share insights, celebrate team achievements, and remain visible in the market
Identify opportunities to create relevant content—articles, posts, videos, webinars, case studies—to enhance firm visibility
Partner with marketing to develop targeted campaigns that strengthen brand awareness within the assigned market
Monitor and manage market-level performance metrics, including utilization, realization, team capacity, and profitability
Review KPIs regularly and take proactive action to ensure performance targets are met or exceeded
Collaborate with the Director of the service line to align service delivery, pricing, and processes with market demands
Provide input on service enhancements or new offerings based on client needs and market trends
Ensure workflows and processes are efficient, scalable, and consistent across the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
Relevant work experience such as: 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, advisory, or outsourced service environments
Prior leadership experience managing teams and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting operations, and financial analysis
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to grow a market, develop business, and build professional networks
Proven capabilities as it relates to: Strategic thinking with strong business acumen, leadership and talent development, client relationship management, market awareness and growth orientation, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a high level of professionalism and integrity
Ability to: work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, while interacting with all levels inside and outside the organization, taking initiative, anticipating problems and formulating resolutions, exercising good judgment/decision making, prioritizing and multi-tasking, working independently, etc
Benefits
Strong compensation and benefits program
Top technical leadership training
Mentor program
Emerging Professional's network
Women's Initiative
Focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
Annual community outreach day
Company
Barnes Dennig
Barnes Dennig is an accounting company that provides audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jay Rammes
Managing Director
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