Job Opening: SEO Manager

Role Description

We are on the hunt for an experienced SEO Manager to spearhead and expand our organic growth strategy for a portfolio of prominent financial, tax, and accounting websites. This position represents a senior individual contributor role with leadership aspects — where you will oversee comprehensive SEO functionalities, including technical SEO, on-page, and off-site strategies, while collaborating with content, development, and analytics teams.

Important Note: Please refrain from applying if you do not meet the English C1 requirement or are unable to provide measurable SEO results. We carefully review every application and prioritize candidates who demonstrate clear ownership of organic growth outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Own and execute the comprehensive SEO roadmap covering technical, on-page, and off-site aspects.
• Establish measurable OKRs for organic traffic, keyword rankings, domain authority, and conversion rates.
• Mentor SEO specialists, content writers, and outreach coordinators.
• Collaborate closely with development, content, and analytics teams to synchronize priorities.
• Present performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Stay informed about algorithm updates, industry trends, and best practices.

Technical SEO

• Conduct thorough technical SEO audits for websites built on WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, and Next.js/React.js.
• Oversee site structure, crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, and overall site performance optimization.
• Manage schema markup, XML sitemaps, robots.txt, canonicalization, redirects, and URL architecture.
• Implement and track SEO performance metrics through tools like Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, and Microsoft Clarity.
• Partner with developers to resolve JavaScript rendering issues, metadata, analytics scripts, and iframes.
• Lead SEO strategies during website migrations, domain changes, and updates to CDN or hosting.
• Troubleshoot indexing issues, crawl errors, and spam pages; report on technical health.

On-Site SEO

• Drive on-page optimization across all website properties, focusing on metadata, headings, copy, and page structure.
• Build and maintain a robust internal linking strategy to enhance equity distribution and improve crawl depth.
• Collaborate with content teams to create SEO-driven briefs, clusters, and topical authority maps.
• Monitor and enhance Core Web Vitals, page experience signals, and user engagement metrics.
• Conduct regular content audits to pinpoint opportunities for consolidation, updates, and quick wins.

Off-Site SEO & Authority Building

• Design and execute ethical off-page SEO strategies, including backlink outreach, guest posting, and digital PR campaigns.
• Manage citation building, directory submissions, and brand authority signals on key platforms.
• Conduct in-depth competitor backlink analysis using Ahrefs to identify link gaps and high-value opportunities.
• Collaborate with writers to develop linkable assets such as guides, data-driven studies, calculators, and tools.
• Monitor backlink profiles, anchor text distribution, domain authority trends, and manage disavow files.
• Lead local SEO initiatives and citation management for multi-location coverage (NJ, NY, FL, and expanding markets).

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, with 1–2 years in a lead or managerial capacity.
• Proven expertise across technical SEO, on-page optimization, and off-site link building.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript rendering, and their impact on SEO.
• Experience with SEO management across platforms like WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, and Next.js/React.js.
• Advanced proficiency in tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and Microsoft Clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor a team and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of backlink quality, anchor text strategy, and ethical outreach methods.
• Experience in local SEO and multi-location citation management is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level) is mandatory — professional written and verbal communication is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and responsibility.
• Ownership of a comprehensive SEO function with significant leadership growth opportunities.
• Access to a modern SEO toolkit, including Ahrefs, GSC, GA4, Microsoft Clarity, CallRail, and more.
• A remote-first, collaborative async work environment.
• Opportunities for high-impact work on tax, accounting, and financial websites with substantial organic traffic.
• Collaborative efforts with development, content, and analytics teams.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about SEO, we encourage you to apply!