Accounting Manager

HR on Demand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HR On Demand seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for our growing U.S. operations, coordinating with the Taiwan headquarters to establish strong practices as the facility scales.

You will manage month-end and year-end closes, general ledger, AP/AR, cost accounting for manufacturing, budgeting, audits, and internal controls in alignment with U.S. GAAP, while developing staff and partnering with operations, procurement, and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in supervision.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FICO module.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and close process experience.
• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Own cost accounting for manufacturing, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and coordinate with Taiwan HQ finance team.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies compliant with US GAAP.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings with outside firms.
• Develop accounting staff as the team grows.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and HR on cost centers and payroll-related accounting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP FICO

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

HR On Demand (HROD) is a Texas-based, full-service HR partner that supports global companies in establishing and growing their U.S. operations. We deliver end-to-end HR solutions, including talent acquisition, payroll, compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. Drawing on Fortune 500 HR leadership experience, we help businesses build compliant, high-performing teams and navigate the U.S. market with confidence.

We are recruiting for this position on behalf of our client, a leader in robotics and intelligent optical systems.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for our growing U.S. operations. This role works closely with our Taiwan headquarters and plays a key part in establishing strong accounting practices and controls as the facility scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
• Own cost accounting for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for local leadership and coordinate reporting requirements with the Taiwan headquarters finance team
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements with outside accounting firms
• Manage and develop accounting staff as the team grows
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and HR on cost centers, capital expenditures, and payroll-related accounting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, specifically the SAP FICO module
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end/year-end close processes
• Experience managing general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations in a corporate or plant accounting environment
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable building and maintaining financial models and reports
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency highly preferred, given close day-to-day coordination with Roboptic's Taiwan headquarters
• Background in electronics, hardware, or precision manufacturing preferred
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing organization, especially one coordinating with an Asia-based parent company
• Familiarity with standard costing and inventory accounting in a plant/production setting
• Experience supporting a greenfield facility or rapid-growth manufacturing environment
• Occasional early-morning or evening calls to coordinate with the Taiwan-based team across time zones