Bookkeeping Team Lead
Job Summary
Job Description
The Bookkeeping Team Lead will oversee the team of bookkeepers at doola, ensuring client inquiries are promptly addressed and client satisfaction is maintained. Responsibilities include guiding the team to deliver exceptional service, preparing financial reports, and providing coaching and feedback. The role requires strong leadership, US bookkeeping knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The lead will also manage client-facing bookkeeping inquiries, track team performance, and act as an escalation point for sensitive client interactions.
Must have:
- Experience in managing or leading a bookkeeping team
- 5+ years working as a bookkeeper
- 3+ years working as a team-lead or manager
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Proficiency with ticketing systems like HubSpot
- Strong reporting skills
- Ability to work in a U.S. timezone overlap
- Ability to manage difficult client interactions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good to have:
- Advanced CRM/Helpdesk Tools Knowledge
- Process Improvement knowledge
- Experience with Client Retention Strategies
Perks:
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company
- Collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development
- Competitive compensation package with insane opportunity for growth
4 skills required
Job Details
About doola
doola is a dynamic company committed to simplifying the complexities of business formation, payment setup, compliance, taxes, and more. We empower entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to navigate the intricate landscape of financial and regulatory requirements with ease, allowing them to focus on what truly matters - building and growing their ventures.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Bookkeeping Team Lead to oversee our team of Bookkeepers at Doola. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that client inquiries are addressed promptly and effectively, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, and guiding your team to deliver exceptional service. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of client management, the US bookkeeping process, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities
- Assist Bookkeepers in resolving client inquiries and escalating technical issues to the appropriate teams.
- Assist the team in preparing financial reports, P&L Statements and GL Ledgers
- Provide coaching and feedback to team members to foster professional growth and improve performance.
- Ensure that the team adheres to all service level agreements (SLAs) and client expectations.
- Oversee the daily management of client-facing bookkeeping inquiries, ensuring that all tickets are cleared (Inbox Zero) by the end of each day.
- Identify and flag recurring client pain points or systemic issues to the Team Manager for further investigation and resolution.
- Track and report on team performance, including SLA adherence, client satisfaction scores, and daily ticket volume.
- Act as an escalation point for any sensitive or difficult client interactions that require additional attention.
Skills and qualifications
- Experience in managing or leading a bookkeeping team, preferably in preparing financial statements for businesses of all sizes.
- 5+ years working as a bookkeeper.
- 3+ years working as a team-lead or manager.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently, ensuring that client inquiries are responded to within SLAs.
- Proficiency with ticketing systems such as HubSpot.
- Strong reporting skills, including experience with tracking team performance and client metrics.
- Ability to work in a U.S. timezone overlap (at least 4–6 hours/day).
- Ability to manage difficult client interactions with professionalism and empathy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and empathetically.
Bonus qualifications
- Advanced CRM/Helpdesk Tools Knowledge: Expertise in HubSpot or other ticketing systems for case management and reporting.
- Process Improvement: Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with Client Retention Strategies: Proven track record of improving client satisfaction and reducing churn within a service environment.
Why join us
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the industry.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package with insane opportunity for growth.
Our values and non-values
• Establishing team values is critical. We believe it’s equally essential to identify team non-values. We’re stronger in driving our mission home with both values and non-values taken into account. Note: Our goal in sharing these up front and transparently is to be as straightforward with people as possible. Our goal is not to be combative in our language; it’s to be straightforward.
• Action Item: If you read these values and non-values and get more fired up about working at doola, lets talk: https://www.doola.com/careers/
If you are passionate about helping businesses succeed and thrive, and you possess the skills and experience outlined above, we want to hear from you. Join us at doola and be part of a team dedicated to simplifying the path to business success.
doola is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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