Accounting Manager Job at StevenDouglas in Austin

Overview

StevenDouglas has been exclusively engaged on an exceptional Accounting Manager role in Austin, Texas. This role operates on a 3/2 hybrid working schedule. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee the Company’s investment accounting and treasury control functions. The Accounting Manager will ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/IFRS, compliance with internal policies, and support strategic treasury operations. The role will also lead digital transformation initiatives, leveraging generative AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Accounting

• Oversee the accounting and reporting for the Company’s portfolio of equity investments, debt securities, and structured products.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASC 320, ASC 321, IFRS 9, as applicable).
• Manage fair value measurement processes, including coordination with valuation specialists.
• Monitor impairment indicators and perform impairment assessments for investments.
• Reconcile investment activity and provide insights on investment performance to senior management.
• Manage accounting for derivative instruments, including foreign currency forwards and interest rate swaps.
• Ensure compliance with hedge accounting requirements (e.g., ASC 815 / IFRS 9).
• Collaborate with Treasury to structure and document hedge relationships.
• Monitor hedge effectiveness and prepare related journal entries and disclosures.

Treasury Controller Functions

• Oversee the accounting and reporting for corporate debt issuances, including interest expense recognition, amortization of premiums/discounts, and debt covenant compliance.
• Support the execution of interest rate swaps and ensure accurate hedge documentation and reporting.
• Partner with Treasury to evaluate and implement financing strategies.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures related to investments, derivatives, and debt.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including footnote disclosures for financial instruments.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements under SOX (or equivalent).
• Liaise with external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.

Digital Transformation & Automation

• Drive process automation initiatives in investment accounting and treasury, leveraging generative AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and advanced analytics. (This is a nice to have, but not a requirement)
• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations, reporting, and compliance processes using AI-driven solutions.
• Partner with Finance Systems/IT teams to implement new digital tools and ensure successful adoption across the team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff within the investment accounting and treasury team.
• Contribute to process improvements and system automation for investment and treasury accounting functions.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on investment accounting, derivatives, and treasury operations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS related to financial instruments (ASC 320, 321, 815, 825, IFRS 9).
• Prior experience with hedge accounting, debt issuance, and derivative management.
• Big 4 or large firm audit background preferred; corporate treasury accounting experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging generative AI, robotic process automation (RPA), or advanced analytics tools to streamline accounting and treasury workflows.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to interpret and apply complex standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to explain complex topics to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) and Excel; experience with treasury management systems preferred.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize processes using automation and AI-driven solutions to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Seniority & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

Salary and location information is provided by the posting: Austin, TX – $175,000.00-$190,000.00; other Austin-area ranges may apply.