Accounting Manager Job at Confidential Company in Houston

Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee our general ledger and accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and timely reporting. This role combines hands-on accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities—managing the monthly close, reconciliations, and audit processes while mentoring a team to deliver accurate and reliable financial information. The role is based in Houston, TX, with an expectation of four days per week onsite.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close Management: Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals across multiple entities.
• Close processes: Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Financial statements: Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and external audit deliverables.
• Internal controls: Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Identify and implement process improvements in accounting operations, leveraging ERP and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Policy compliance & team management: Oversee compliance with accounting policies across entities and mentor a team of accountants, providing training, guidance, and performance management.
• Culture & continuous improvement: Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounting team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, operations, and business unit leaders to ensure accurate allocations and reporting.
• Ad-hoc work: Support ad-hoc analyses, audits, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP, SAP); proficiency in Excel required.
• Demonstrated success in managing month-end close and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Location & Type

Location: Houston, TX; Onsite four days per week.

Employment type: Full-time.

Other

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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