28803 Manager (Finance & Accounts)

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Houston, TX, is seeking a Manager (Finance & Accounts) to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The role ensures adherence to U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance for public companies, and SEC reporting requirements.

You will oversee monthly and annual closes, consolidate multiple entities, coordinate audits, and partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting, while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or MBA in finance preferred.
• 5+ years in accounting and controllership with US GAAP.
• Experience with audits, compliance, and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and SEC reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Support consolidations across entities and business units.
• Coordinate with FP&A for budgeting and forecasting; liaise with external auditors; manage tax filings.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Forecasting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA finance

Tools

Consolidation software

Job description

28803 Manager (Finance & Accounts)

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Houston, Texas, United States

About this position

Positions:1 Full Time
Experience
5 - 18 Years

Job Description: Manager (Finance & Accounts)

The Manager will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial close processes. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements (for public companies), SEC reporting requirements, and corporate accounting policies while driving process improvements and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analyses.

Support SEC reporting including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K where applicable.

Assist with consolidations across multiple legal entities and business units.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks.

Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and remediation activities.

Develop accounting policies and ensure adherence across the organization.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.

Audit Management

Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors.

Treasury & Cash Management

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital performance.

Support banking relationships and debt covenant compliance.

Review forecasts and cash management processes.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate with internal and external tax teams.

Support federal and state tax filings.

Ensure compliance with sales and use tax requirements.

Assist in managing tax audits and regulatory reviews.

Partner with FP&A teams on budgeting and forecasting.

Provide financial analysis and variance explanations.

Support management presentations and Board reporting.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) / MBA finance

Experience

5+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience.

Experience with U.S. GAAP financial reporting.

Experience managing audits and compliance activities.

Technical Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise.

SEC reporting knowledge.

SOX compliance experience.

Financial consolidation and reporting tools.