Program Integrity Director Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Managing Director (HI & CA)
Type: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Functions: Executive, Accounting, Tax, Financial Management, Management
Reports to: President/CEO, HiGroup
Compensation: Salary
FLSA Status: Exempt
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Hawaii Accounting LLC (HiAccounting) and California Accounting & Tax, Inc. (CaAccounting) are seeking a Managing Director to lead our team of accounting and tax professionals in Hawaii and California. HiAccounting and CaAccounting are affiliates of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii's leading business process outsourcing firm. The ideal Managing Director is team, client and community focused. A strong leader with the ability to bring cohesiveness in culture, processes and client service across multiple offices in Hawaii and California.
Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together to serve businesses, nonprofits, and individuals on their outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and payroll service needs. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through our core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.
HiAccounting's primary location is in Honolulu with additional offices in Maui and Big Island. CaAccounting has a location inLakeport. We are a thriving company with a focus on transformational growth in 2026-27!
POSITION SUMMARY
HiAccounting is seeking a Managing Director to oversee the accounting and tax departments in Hawaii and California. The Managing Director is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and oversight of the team of 15 staff in Hawaii and 8 staff in California. This is a high-level position that works closely with the CEO/President, Chief Financial Officer and Director of HR. As part of the executive leadership team, the Managing Director is essential to the implementation of our company's vision and success of the organization.
The Managing Director reports to the President/CEO of HiGroup.
The Managing Director may also be requested, on an as needed basis, to help fulfill duties, align processes, management staff or assist with other functions for the management of related or sister companies such as but not limited to DemandHR.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Client Service

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business owners and CEOs of current and potential clients
• Effectively manage client relationships to enhance client satisfaction
• Consult, work with, and service our client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client
• Identify, formalize, and execute best practices in onboarding, implementation and project management in order to meet client accounting and tax needs

Business Development

• Lead team on proposals and business development calls
• Works closely with sales and marketing to maintain and develop ideas for advertising such as but not limited to: content marketing, website, social media, blogging, networking, and other programs to enhance growth.
• Execute our practice's growth strategy by helping lead our expansion into new service areas

Team and Office Management

• Align processes, cultural values and team management for Hawaii and California
• Maximize revenue from each client and ensure clients are retained; identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
• Effectively manage the fundamentals of billings, billing rates, collections and work in progress (i.e. realization, utilization, leverage, accounts receivable, and expenses)
• Review and maintain internal policies regarding processes to maintain confidentiality and reduce risks
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of tax, regulations, accounting standards, market practices, trends, and process improvement recommendations
• Ensure all team members are continually developing its market innovation and expert knowledge
• Actively recruit, retain, supervise and develop staff to meet the growing demands of clients
• Implement, manage and create new employee incentive programs such as but not limited to our CPA Reimbursement Program, Education Reimbursement Program, Bonus Incentive Programs, Tax Quarterly Incentives, etc.
• Ensure performance evaluations, staff compensation, goals, and bonus programs are maintained and effectively implemented with continuous review for improvement to ensure the success of team's development
• Ensure all employees are supervised and managed to perform their functions in strict accord to Company policies and procedures and applicable accounting, income tax rules, regulations, and laws
• Review and assess technology opportunities for efficiency and reporting maximization

Other Skills

• Strong technical skills and deep understanding of accounting and tax
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing skills and research skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel as needed to various client sites
• Travel to outer island offices and California 1 - 2 times annually

Preferred Technical Knowledge Areas:

• Accounting Standards/Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• U.S. State and Federal rules, regulations, and laws that relate to the preparation of income tax returns for individuals and businesses
• Payroll and Payroll Taxes
• Outsourced CFO and Controller Duties such as but not limited to: organizational structuring, bank financing, KPIs, accounting system selection, business owner succession planning, business plan development, internal controls, etc.
• Other duties as required

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. HiAccounting shall make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal Managing Director is familiar with accounting, tax and financial operations in a fast-paced, for-profit environment. This person will meet most or all the following requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience. An advanced degree (e.g. Masters in Accounting, MBA, etc.) is a plus.
Experience: Eight (8) or more years of experience in public accounting or equivalent with a strong emphasis on client service, technology, management and business development. Accounting and tax experience preferred.
Licenses: Active Certified Public Accountant License is required.
Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Prior knowledge of Intacct, QuickBooks, CS Practice, UltraTax, bill.com or other accounting programs would be helpful.
Other Requirements: Perform other duties as required. Availability to work additional hours or weekends, as projects demand and travel on short notice.
Location: HiAccounting prides itself on being locally staffed. This position requires that the applicant live in Oahu. If you are an applicant currently not living in Oahu, please specify in your cover letter your relocation timing and efforts.
WORKING AT HIACCOUNTING
Encouraging an active, Hawaii lifestyle by supporting our employees' interests, efforts, and activities, HiGroup is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hawaii for twelve (12) years in a row!
Since its inception, the HiGroup team has enjoyed exceptional benefit packages. Alongside traditional options, such as full medical, dental, vision, drug, disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending, supplemental benefits, and profit sharing, as well as a generous PTO and holiday leave program, HiGroup also proudly offers its employees even more generous support at work, at home, and in the community. Offering paid time off for employees to volunteer as well as investing in learning and development opportunities company-wide, HiGroup enthusiastically encourages their team members' desires to be good citizens on and off the job.
We encourage career development by providing a buddy and mentoring system, regular performance evaluations and reimbursements for continuing education for the CPA or other professional certifications. We are family oriented and provide a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Daily employer provided lunch (HiGroup Daily Grinds Program).
• Gym/fitness reimbursements.
• Cell phone reimbursement (for EE's that use their phone for work).
• Parking or buss pass subsidy.
• Regular in-office massage therapy.
• Support of CPA and continuing education.
• 13 paid holidays (includes your birthday off).
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Employee snacks and drinks.
• Career advancement.
• 401K, 4% matching and profit sharing (after eligibility requirements are met).
• Health benefits (after eligibility requirements are met).
• Life Insurance.
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hawaii Accounting
Accounting You Can Trust - From People You Know
With clients in restaurants, hospitality, health care, non-profit, energy, contractors, professional services, property management, education, agriculture and beyond, HiAccounting is proud to confidently support the diverse needs of Hawaii companies across all islands. From full-service back office outsourcing to a-la-carte analysis and reporting, HiAccounting offers the mix of services local businesses need - delivered with decades of experience by a qualified, professional, reliable, local CPA team Hawaii can trust!
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