Accounting Manager

Harmer; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Long-term equity participation

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an Accounting Manager for a growing corporate accounting team in Houston, Texas. This newly created role offers an opportunity to partner with senior finance leadership, influence month-end closing, and handle complex transactions, including acquisitions and purchase price accounting. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CPA, and relevant industry experience. A hybrid work environment and competitive compensation package, including a performance-based bonus, are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required.
• Experience as an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and influence month-end close activities.
• Take ownership of acquisition-related accounting efforts.
• Serve as a thought partner to accounting leadership.

Skills

Technical accounting judgment

Month-end close

Audit support

Process improvements

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Harmer has been engaged by our client, a $600MM privately-held organization has engaged us to find an Accounting Manager to support a growing corporate accounting team. We welcome you to apply!

Opportunity Highlights

• Newly created role driven by growth and increased transaction volume
• High-visibility position partnering closely with the head of Accounting and senior finance leadership
• Meaningful exposure to acquisitions, purchase price accounting, and complex accounting matters
• Opportunity to help clean up, standardize, and scale accounting processes
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility week to week
• Competitive compensation including performance-based bonus and long-term equity participation

Responsibilities Include

• Support and influence month-end close activities in a multi-entity, growth-oriented environment
• Take ownership of acquisition-related accounting efforts, including purchase price accounting and integration support
• Apply technical accounting judgment to complex transactions and evolving business needs
• Serve as a thought partner to accounting leadership on process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Support audit and review activities, including preparation of analyses and technical documentation
• Provide oversight and mentorship for Accounting team
• Assist with strengthening controls, documentation, and consistency as the organization scales

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA required
• Experience as an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller preferred; strong Audit Managers will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience with purchase price accounting and technical accounting under U.S. GAAP
• Industry experience highly preferred, including exposure to month-end close, acquisitions, and process improvement initiatives
• Prior experience in a private equity, acquisitive, or high-growth environment is advantageous