Accounting Manager

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager owns day-to-day accounting operations for the business, including the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, financial reporting to Corporate, balance sheet integrity, and the internal control environment. Reporting to the Controller, this role leads the Houston accounting function, directly manages a Senior Accountant, and partners closely with the Plant Controller at the company's manufacturing facility to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent results across locations.

Success in this role requires a detail-oriented, technically sound leader who can execute with precision, coach others, and continuously improve how the team closes and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Close & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendar, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of results to Corporate.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and reserves.
• Prepare and review financial statements and Corporate reporting packages in line with corporate accounting policies.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory reporting, and proper cut-off across locations.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and recommend appropriate treatment.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Maintain a strong internal control environment in line with public company requirements and corporate policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests.
• Identify control gaps and implement remediation plans.

Analysis & Business Support

• Review variance analysis versus prior periods, budget, and forecast, and help articulate key drivers to leadership.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting processes with accurate, well-supported accounting inputs.
• Oversee balance sheet analysis, including inventory, fixed assets, working capital, and reserves.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Plant Finance to resolve accounting issues at the source.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Accountant with clear expectations, regular feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Plant Controller to align processes, timelines, and standards across locations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate close and reporting processes.
• Support ERP enhancements, system implementations, and acquisition integration activities as required.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and desk documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the month-end close and financial reporting.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) is a strong plus.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred, including exposure to inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus.
• Experience with public company reporting, internal controls, and audit support.
• Strong ERP and financial reporting system experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, OneStream, Hyperion).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Why This Opportunity

• Visible, high-impact role with a direct line to the Controller and business leadership
• Stable, publicly traded organization with a growing business unit
• Clear path for growth into senior controllership roles
• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match

A bit about us:

Our client is a global, manufacturer serving the energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets. This growing business unit is seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to lead the close, reporting, and control environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional to own core controllership deliverables, develop talent, and serve as a key partner to the Controller in a high‑performing organization.

Why join us?

Lead close and reporting for a growing business unit of a publicly traded manufacturer in Houston. Hands‑on team leadership, direct line to the Controller, and a clear path up.