Accounting Manager

Addison Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Texas is seeking a senior accounting leader to own and scale the accounting function during rapid growth. You will supervise billing, AP, and payroll, drive close cycles, and deliver accurate financial reporting to executives.

The role emphasizes hands-on process improvement, collaboration with operations, and building robust controls for a project-based environment. Expect high visibility and substantial impact on future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and field personnel.
• Experience in construction, project accounting, utilities, engineering, or other project-based environments is a plus.
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and a desire to build and improve processes.
• 100% onsite position.
• Newly created role due to company growth.
• Opportunity to establish scalable accounting processes and procedures.
• High-visibility position with executive leadership interaction.
• Lead an existing accounting team and build the foundation for future growth.
• Strong opportunity for career advancement in a rapidly expanding organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, including billing, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and present financial statements and management reports to senior leadership.
• Develop, implement, and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance and profitability.
• Oversee account reconciliations, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

The ideal candidate will lead the accounting function for a rapidly growing, utilities organization. This individual will take ownership of the accounting team, establish processes and procedures, partner closely with operations leadership, and provide accurate financial reporting to support continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, including billing, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and present financial statements and management reports to senior leadership.
• Develop, implement, and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance and profitability.
• Oversee account reconciliations, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and field personnel.
• Experience in construction, project accounting, utilities, engineering, or other project-based environments is a plus.
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and a desire to build and improve processes.
• 100% onsite position.
• Newly created role due to company growth.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by establishing scalable accounting processes and procedures.
• High-visibility position with regular interaction with executive leadership.
• Lead an existing accounting team while helping build the foundation for future growth.
• Strong opportunity for career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization.