Accounting Manager

Wilder Systems Robots; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD, LTD, Life Insurance – Company

Holiday/PTO

Job summary

Wilder Systems is seeking an Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close in Austin. This hands-on leadership role will manage the general ledger, produce timely financial statements, and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.

The ideal candidate has public accounting audit experience, a CPA, and a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP. You will implement internal controls and partner with FP&A for variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Audit experience in public accounting is required.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading a full month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP system.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including close calendar, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts with timely transactions.
• Serve as primary liaison for the annual external audit and respond to auditor requests.
• Design, document, and enforce internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting.
• Manage sales and use tax and support income tax filings.
• Partner with FP&A and department leaders on budget-versus-actual reporting and variances.
• Drive process and system improvements to shorten the close and improve reporting.

Skills

Audit experience

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

ERP system

Stakeholder communication

Professional skepticism

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Excel

Mid-market ERP system

Job description

Accounting Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Location: Austin

About the Role Wilder Systems is looking for an Accounting Manager to own the day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close. This is a hands‑on leadership role: you will manage the general ledger, produce accurate and timely financial statements, and serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors.

We are looking for someone who has sat on the audit side of the table. A background in public accounting means you already know what clean workpapers, well-supported reconciliations, and defensible judgments look like — and you will bring that standard to our books.

What You'll Do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including the close calendar, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit — prepare the PBC schedules, respond to auditor requests, and resolve issues before they become findings.
• Design, document, and enforce internal controls over financial reporting; identify gaps and implement practical improvements.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities.
• Manage sales and use tax, and support income tax filings prepared by outside advisors.
• Partner with FP&A and department leaders on budget‑versus‑actual reporting and variance explanations.
• Drive process and system improvements to shorten the close and increase reporting accuracy.
• Support special projects, including technical accounting research and documentation of accounting positions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• CPA
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Audit experience in public accounting is required.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading a full month‑end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with a mid‑market or enterprise ERP / accounting system.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• High degree of accuracy, professional skepticism, and discretion with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a company‑side accounting role after leaving public accounting.
• Experience with ERP implementation, migration, or process automation.
• Master's degree in Accounting or an MBA.

What We Offer

• Retirement Plan with matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, Life Insurance – Company Paid
• Holiday/PTO

Wilder Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.