Smith & Howard

Tax, accounting, and advisory services firm

Accounting + Advisory Services Supervisor

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeChattanooga, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
A CPA license is preferred.
Three to six years of accounting experience, including at least three years in public accounting, ideally in outsourced accounting or client accounting services.
A strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal controls.
Experience managing staff and client relationships in a professional services setting.
The ability to analyze and resolve complex problems independently or collaboratively.
The ability to communicate and manage time across multiple projects.
Comfort working in a hybrid arrangement from the Chattanooga office.

Responsibilities

Lead outsourced controllership and advisory engagements, ensuring quality and timeliness across deliverables.
Manage client relationships and internal teams to drive successful outcomes across recurring and project-based accounting needs.
Review and train team members in account reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll taxes, and related tasks.
Hold kickoff meetings with new clients to define expectations and oversee successful onboarding.
Troubleshoot complex operational and accounting matters through direct collaboration with clients and team members.
Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.
Use financial ratios, ad hoc reporting, and performance metrics to analyze and present data to clients.
Oversee preparation of 1099s, W-2s, 941s, 940s, and other required federal and state payroll forms.
Use multiple accounting systems, including QBO, Xero, NetSuite, Intacct, and Acumatica, as well as CaseWare Working Papers.
Mentor client staff or internal team members on accounting procedures and system best practices.
Maintain organized documentation and comply with firm and professional standards, including confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Accounting + Advisory Services Supervisor
Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor.

We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta’s top companies.

If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an “AJC Top Workplace” and a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.

Summary
Supervisors on our Accounting + Advisory Services – Controllership Team lead recurring and project-based engagements with small to mid-sized businesses across industries. From implementing new workflows to resolving complex accounting issues and guiding junior staff, you'll serve as the point person for high-touch client service. We provide everything from year-end write-up work and monthly accrual conversions to full outsourced controllership, AP oversight, payroll compliance support, and internal or compiled financial reporting.

This isn’t just accounting—it’s partnering with clients to understand their operations, identify financial issues, and apply practical judgment. Our team relies on full-spectrum accounting knowledge and strong critical thinking to untangle issues, correct errors efficiently, and build meaningful financial reports.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working across platforms, improving systems, and training staff to reach their next level.

Essential Functions

Lead outsourced controllership and advisory engagements, ensuring quality and timeliness across deliverables.
Manage client relationships and internal teams to drive successful outcomes across recurring and project-based accounting needs.
Review and train team members in account reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll taxes, and more.
Hold kickoff meetings with new clients to define expectations and oversee successful onboarding.
Troubleshoot complex operational and accounting matters through direct collaboration with clients and team members.
Prepare financial statements including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Statements of Cash Flows.
Leverage financial ratios, ad hoc reporting, and performance metrics to analyze and present data to clients.
Oversee preparation of 1099s, W-2s, 941s, 940s, and other required federal/state payroll forms.
Utilize multiple accounting systems (e.g., QBO, Xero, NetSuite, Intacct, Acumatica) and CaseWare Working Papers.
Mentor client staff or internal team members on accounting procedures and system best practices.
Maintain organized documentation and adherence to firm and professional standards, including confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
CPA license preferred
3–6 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in public accounting, ideally in outsourced accounting or CAS
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, GAAP, and internal controls
Experience managing staff and client relationships in a professional services setting
Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems independently or collaboratively
Excellent communication and time management skills across multiple project
Comfortable working hybrid out of our Chattanooga office

About the Company

Smith & Howard

Tax, accounting, and advisory services firm

Smith & Howard provides tax, accounting, advisory, and audit services for individuals and growing businesses with national reach anchored by an Atlanta headquarters. It helps clients with tax planning and compliance, financial reporting, audits, and strategic guidance through specialists focused on US and global business needs. The firm differentiates itself through personal, responsive service and a culture of client care supported by a team of high-caliber professionals. Its goal is to create value for clients, employees, and the community by growing careers and helping owners navigate tax and business challenges with expert guidance.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1971

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