Accounting Analyst

Korn Ferry; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with a private equity-backed distributor to recruit an Accounting Analyst in Humble, TX. Hybrid work arrangement (Tue–Thu in office) supports reporting, forecasting, and automation across multiple ERP systems.

You will own the 13-week cash-flow forecast, build data pipelines, and develop KPI dashboards while partnering with the CFO, Controllers, and accounting team to drive insights and improve financial data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience within accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Strong cash-flow forecasting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong financial data analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Highly analytical with ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and translate data into useful business insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to financial data accuracy.
• Comfortable working across multiple entities, systems, and data sources.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, or similar data and reporting tools preferred.
• Experience within a multi-entity or private equity-backed organization preferred.
• Distribution, automotive, diesel, or related industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the weekly 13-week cash-flow forecast across multiple entities.
• Build, maintain, and improve the underlying data pulls supporting cash-flow forecasting.
• Reconcile cash-flow forecasts against actual results and investigate meaningful variances.
• Own outstanding-check clearing analysis and validate timing assumptions against actual activity.
• Integrate approved capital projects into the cash-flow forecast based on expected project timing.
• Build management reporting and operating expense variance analysis for leadership.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards that improve visibility into company performance.
• Support lender reporting and private equity sponsor reporting requirements.
• Drive automation and improve data quality across multiple accounting and ERP platforms.
• Work across Epicor Prelude, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and BlackLine to improve reporting efficiency and financial data integrity.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to the Accounting Manager, Controllers, and CFO.
• Partner across Finance and Operations to understand business activity and translate financial data into meaningful insights.

Skills

Cash-flow forecasting

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for an Accounting Analyst.

Company Overview:

• Growing, private equity-backed distributor and remanufacturer of aftermarket diesel engine components and related products
• The company supports customers across commercial trucking, construction, agriculture, marine, transportation, and other industrial markets
• Its product portfolio includes fuel injection systems, turbochargers, engine components, filtration products, and other mission-critical diesel parts
• The business generates approximately $300M in annual revenue and continues to expand through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions
• The company operates with a lean, entrepreneurial culture and offers strong exposure to senior leadership as it continues building out its finance and FP&A capabilities

Role Summary:

• Title: Accounting Analyst
• Reports To: Assistant Controller
• Location: Humble, TX
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in Office)
• Team Scope: Partner closely with the Accounting Manager, Controllers, CFO, and broader finance and operations teams while supporting reporting and forecasting across a multi-entity, multi-ERP environment
• Primary Focus: Transform financial data into forecasts, management reporting, and actionable insights while owning cash-flow forecasting, treasury reporting, data quality, and automation initiatives that support a faster and more modern accounting close

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the weekly 13-week cash-flow forecast across multiple entities
• Build, maintain, and improve the underlying data pulls supporting cash-flow forecasting
• Reconcile cash-flow forecasts against actual results and investigate meaningful variances
• Own outstanding-check clearing analysis and validate timing assumptions against actual activity
• Integrate approved capital projects into the cash-flow forecast based on expected project timing
• Build management reporting and operating expense variance analysis for leadership
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards that improve visibility into company performance
• Support lender reporting and private equity sponsor reporting requirements
• Drive automation and improve data quality across multiple accounting and ERP platforms
• Work across Epicor Prelude, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and BlackLine to improve reporting efficiency and financial data integrity
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to the Accounting Manager, Controllers, and CFO
• Partner across Finance and Operations to understand business activity and translate financial data into meaningful insights

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field required
• 2–5 years of experience within accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, or a related roleStrong cash-flow forecasting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong financial data analysis and modeling capabilities
• Highly analytical with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and translate data into useful business insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to financial data accuracy
• Comfortable working across multiple entities, systems, and data sources
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, or similar data and reporting tools preferred
• Experience within a multi-entity or private equity-backed organization preferred
• Distribution, automotive, diesel, or related industry experience is a plus
• Base Compensation: Market competitive and commensurate with experience
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and standard corporate benefits
• Direct exposure to the Accounting Manager, Controllers, and CFO
• Opportunity to join a growing, private equity-backed organization with approximately $300M in annual revenue

Selling Points

• Broad analytical role combining accounting, cash-flow forecasting, treasury reporting, and financial analysis
• Direct ownership of the company’s 13-week cash-flow forecasting process
• High visibility with the Accounting Manager, Controllers, and CFO
• Opportunity to build KPI dashboards and management reporting used to support business decisions
• Significant exposure to process improvement, automation, and financial data quality initiatives
• Hands-on experience across Epicor Prelude, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and BlackLine
• Exposure to lender and private equity sponsor reporting
• Strong opportunity for an analytical accounting or finance professional looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional accounting responsibilities
• Excellent fit for someone who enjoys working with data, building models, improving processes, and translating financial information into actionable insights