Bookkeeping Manager – Full-Time | US Clients | Remote

About Us PHG is a fast-growing advisory firm based in New York City specializing in Bookkeeping and Fractional CFO Services. We help family- and founder-owned businesses thrive by streamlining financial processes, delivering actionable reports and KPIs, building budgets and forecasts, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Our clients range from small to mid-sized businesses ($1M–$100M in revenue) across North America. Beyond bookkeeping and CFO services, we also support leading private equity firms with deal origination and execution through our buy-side M&A practice. As we expand, we are seeking an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to lead bookkeeping operations, ensure high-quality client service, and mentor our growing team. Job Overview The Bookkeeping Manager will oversee day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of clients, including system setup, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring both hands-on execution and oversight of junior bookkeepers. You will work closely with firm leadership, acting as a trusted partner to clients while driving accuracy, efficiency, and best practices. Key Responsibilities • Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients in diverse industries. • Oversee QuickBooks Online setup, payroll, and app integrations. • Perform catch-up and clean-up work for client databases as needed. • Reconcile bank, credit card, and other financial accounts. • Process accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and payroll accurately and on time. • Prepare trial balances, management reports, and financial statements. • Conduct month-end and quarterly reviews with clients. • Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication. • Document processes and implement best practices for team use. • Review junior team members’ work, provide feedback, and support skill development. • Collaborate with the Head of Bookkeeping and Head of CFO Services on client deliverables. Qualifications and Skills • Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Manager, or similar role. • Accounting or business diploma/certificate (or equivalent experience). • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), QuickBooks Payroll, and related apps (Hubdoc, Dext, Wave). • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience training or mentoring others. • Excellent communication skills with a client-service mindset. • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. • Tech-savvy, adaptable to new systems, and comfortable leveraging automation. What We Value We are building a team that shares our values and commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate brings: • A strong sense of integrity and professionalism • Accuracy and attention to detail in their work • Effective communication and collaboration skills • A proactive, growth-oriented mindset • Comfort with technology and openness to using AI and automation tools • A passion for helping businesses succeed. Why Join Us • Work with a U.S.-based team making a measurable impact • Long-term career development and leadership opportunities • Remote-first, flexible work environment • Supportive culture with modern tools and forward-thinking practices Compensation and Benefits • Yearly salary: $65,000–$ 80,000 base + bonus • Remote & flexible: Work from anywhere • Includes paid time off Additional Information As part of our hiring process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a background screening (employment history and education verification) and provide at least two professional references. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: • Paid time off Work Location: Remote