Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Manager of Accounting

Location: Tyler, TX

Office Schedule: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

Steven Douglas is partnering with an established, multi-location retail organization to hire a Senior Manager of Accounting. Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Controls, this leader will run core accounting operations, build scalable processes, and develop a high-performing team, while keeping financial reporting accurate, timely, and audit ready.

Responsibilities

• Direct corporate accounting functions, including the general ledger and period-end close
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of accounting professionals
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Safeguard balance sheet integrity through rigorous reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely issue resolution
• Ensure all assigned accounting areas and transactions follow US GAAP
• Head up internal and external audit support, including SOX controls, documentation, and remediation
• Create, document, and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Spot inefficiencies and risks in current processes and drive automation, system enhancements, and reporting upgrades that improve accuracy, scalability, and timeliness
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, IT, and other business partners to support accounting needs and company initiatives
• Take on complex special projects such as process redesigns, system implementations, new accounting standard adoptions, and integrations
• Act as a hands-on leader who balances strategic oversight with direct execution, stepping into any accounting function or providing interim coverage during peak close periods, organizational changes, or system transitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA license
• 7 to 9+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP
• Track record of building, standardizing, and scaling accounting processes in a growing company
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP, plus advanced Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communicator who partners well with non-financial stakeholders

Preferred

• Retail or multi-location industry background
• Public accounting experience, with Big 4 or regional firm experience a plus
• Experience with SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Proven ability to lead change, process transformation, and system implementations
• Proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style focused on continuous improveme