Accounting Manager

StevenDouglas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking an Accounting Manager in Austin, TX. The role combines a strong focus on the month-end close with oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, and team development. You will partner with FP&A, operations, and executives on ad hoc analyses.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA or CPA-track is preferred. The candidate should have 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience and be proficient with NetSuite and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end close expertise.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP and financial reporting.
• Leadership ability to coach accounting staff and report to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly reconciliations and close process to meet deadlines.
• Analyze balance sheets and P&L, identify trends and risks for leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel (advanced)

Microsoft Office

Job description

StevenDouglas has been retained on an outstanding Accounting Manager opportunity in Austin, Texas. This role works 4 days in office and 1 day remotely.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will oversee the organization's core accounting operations, support the month-end close process, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting related to assets, liabilities, and profit and loss, while managing and developing a team of staff and senior accountants.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees and reviews monthly account reconciliations and manages the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are met across the team.


• Reviews and analyzes monthly balance sheets and income statements, identifying trends, variances, and risk areas, and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership.


• Leads the design and implementation of new accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting structures to support the company's growth and acquisition activity.


• Oversees the accounts payable function, ensuring proper invoice review, approval workflows, and accurate account coding.


• Manages the annual audit process end-to-end, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring timely preparation of required documentation.


• Oversees preparation and filing of required federal, state, and local tax forms, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.


• Owns the relationship with accounting software vendors, leading system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades to the ERP platform.


• Mentors, trains, and manages performance of accounting staff, including senior accountants and staff accountants.


• Partners cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership on ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in general financial accounting, the month-end close process, and consolidated financial reporting.


• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and demonstrated ability to apply and enforce compliance across a team.


• Advanced knowledge of NetSuite or a similar ERP system, including system administration and process optimization.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).


• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop accounting staff.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting financial information to leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.


• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience required.