Manager, Accounting

About GooseheadSince 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.Job SummaryThe Accounting Manager plays an integral role in helping our accounting organization achieve its mission to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to management and investors so they can make timely, informed, and decisive decisions. The Accounting Manager leads and mentors a team of accountants, is a subject matter expert in accounting for operating and capital expenditures, and ensures monthly and quarterly financial results and processes are GAAP and SOX compliant. To be successful in this role, you must be a motivated self-starter who can easily adapt in a high-growth, rapidly-changing environment.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead all accounting activities related to operating expenditures and capital expendituresLead, motivate, and mentor a team of accountants with emphasis on providing high levels of service, accuracy, and timelinessCreate a collaborative environment within the Accounting team by communicating and problem solving with members of the Accounting and broader Goosehead teamPrepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliationsPrepare monthly financial statement analyses and assist team in appropriately preparing and documenting their analysesPrepare ad hoc analyses to support management decision making, including proactively identifying and delivering key insights to financial performanceAssist in the preparation of quarterly SEC filings, including preparation of supporting schedules, analyses, external documentations, and audit requestsIdentify opportunities for process improvement and initiate and lead special projects designed to improve processes within the Accounting and Finance organizationDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsExperience and EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, Master’s degree a plusCPA5-8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or a public company; Big 4 experience a plusRequired Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced Excel experience requiredDemonstrated propensity for identifying and achieving process improvementsAbility and drive to build strong relationships within and beyond the Executive Leadership teamBenefits SummaryHigh quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs401K Matching PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid holidays, vacation, and sick leaveCorporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental and emotional wellnessFinancial Solution ProgramEqual Employment OpportunityGoosehead is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules,guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination againstemployees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation,gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service,genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and allGoosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications,experience, performance, and availability.
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