• Own the day-to-day development and performance of junior accountants — coaching, training, and giving direct feedback as a first response, not a last resort • Conduct regular check-ins focused on growth, not just task status • Identify skill gaps early and address them proactively through training and direct conversation • Handle difficult performance conversations directly and promptly — healthy conflict is a normal part of Brigade's culture • Support onboarding of new team members as the firm grows • Review and oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of US-based SMB clients • Manage month-end and quarterly close processes with accuracy and consistency • Act as the primary escalation point for complex accounting issues and client questions • Maintain strong client relationships through proactive, clear communication • Review junior team members' work before client delivery

• Responsible for the financial operations, reporting rhythm, cash visibility, and key operational controls across family investment trust, Australian operating company, Australian health & wellness business with physical product / inventory, personal family budget • Work directly with the owner and external Australian accountant using Xero, ApprovalMax, and Unleashed • Run the close, the cash, the controls, and the value-creation moves cleanly across the entities plus the family budget

• You have a demonstrated history of owning the full bookkeeping process for multiple clients, including managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank and credit card statements, categorizing expenses, and generating monthly financial reports. • Proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring books are up-to-date in alignment with client goals and priorities. • Experience with managing payroll processing and ensuring compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and coordinating with external CPAs during tax season to ensure all necessary documentation is organized and submitted. • Expertise in preparing financial statements and delivering insights to help clients understand their business performance. • You have strong written and verbal skills and the ability to adapt your communication style to a variety of client priorities and personalities. • You can confidently assess the best courses of action, recommend clear paths to solution, and implement solutions with little to no oversight. • You seamlessly adapt to changes, stay on top of deadlines, and are able to skillfully manage multiple priorities. • You are comfortable with a variety of web-based financial and accounting tools including Quickbooks Online.

Role Description We’re looking for a Chartered Accountant (Dottore Commercialista) with hands-on experience in Italian freelancer taxation to support Xolo’s clients. You’ll help freelancers and sole proprietors stay compliant, handling daily client inquiries, documentation, and filings. This role is fully hands-on and client-facing, focused on practical support rather than corporate tax work. You’ll support customers with cross-border and foreign asset–related tax questions, primarily through client tickets, both during registration and throughout the year. You’ll have the opportunity to work and collaborate remotely with our international team, working in English and contributing your insights to improve internal processes and shape the Xolo platform. - Guiding our customers through the Italian tax landscape, with a focus on freelancers and sole proprietors operating under the regime forfettario, regime semplificato, or any other. - Advising clients on tax-related topics during onboarding and throughout their time with Xolo, offering clear and practical guidance. - Assisting with voluntary settlements or corrections for late tax payments or compliance issues. - Collaborating with internal teams and participating in regular syncs to ensure seamless service delivery. - Contributing your insights to help shape and improve our Italian platform and operational workflows. - Maintaining accurate client records across platforms such as TS Digital and other internal tools. - Preparing and filing all required tax documents, including (but not limited to) quarterly VAT reports, Intrastat declarations, and annual income tax returns. - Handling all essential registrations with public bodies such as VAT, INPS, INAIL, and the Chamber of Commerce, based on the client’s business structure and needs. Qualifications - Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field. - Qualification as Dottore Commercialista (Dr. Commercialista) in Italy. - 3+ years of hands-on experience in Italian tax compliance, particularly with freelancers, self-employed professionals, and expat clients. - Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken, C1 or above). - Excellent knowledge of the Regime Forfettario and Semplificato and standard freelancer tax obligations. - Strong knowledge of Regime Forfettario, Regime Semplificato, VAT, INPS, and Italian taxation for expat clients. - Must have experience handling Chamber of Commerce processes. - Ability to communicate complex tax topics in simple terms to non-accountants. - Comfortable working fully remotely and collaborating with international teams. - Proficient with accounting tools (experience with TeamSystem is a plus). Benefits - Choose between health insurance or a sports membership. - Enjoy a one-time home office setup bonus. - Receive a monthly remote work allowance. - Participate in our annual company summer event in Estonia. Company Description At Xolo, we believe solopreneurs deserve better. We've spent the last decade simplifying entrepreneurship - removing bureaucracy, automating admin, and enabling thousands of people across the globe to build and run their businesses on their own terms. Our pioneering products are designed for freelancers, consultants, and microentrepreneurs who want to focus on their craft - not the paperwork. With more than 100 remote-first team members globally, we're building the best possible version of solopreneurship.