Accounting Manager

Jobot; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager in Houston to own day-to-day close, reporting, and controls for a growing business unit. You will lead a Senior Accountant, partner with the Plant Controller, and report to the Controller in a high-performing, publicly traded environment.

You will manage month-end close, ensure accurate financial statements and policies, and drive improvements across locations. CPA preferred; manufacturing experience is a strong plus.

Formación

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls for a public company.
• Experience with public company reporting, internal controls, and audit support.
• ERP and financial reporting system experience (Oracle, SAP, OneStream, Hyperion).
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsabilidades

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and corporate reporting packages.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reserves.
• Maintain internal controls and support internal/external audits.
• Coordinate with Plant Controller and operations to resolve accounting issues.
• Drive process improvements and ERP enhancement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership/People management

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Herramientas

Oracle

SAP

OneStream

Hyperion

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Lead close and reporting for a growing business unit of a publicly traded manufacturer in Houston. Hands-on team leadership, direct line to the Controller, and a clear path up.

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year.

A bit about us

Our client is a global, manufacturer serving the energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets. This growing business unit is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the close, reporting, and control environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional to own core controllership deliverables, develop talent, and serve as a key partner to the Controller in a high-performing organization.

Why join us?

Lead close and reporting for a growing business unit of a publicly traded manufacturer in Houston. Hands-on team leadership, direct line to the Controller, and a clear path up.

Job Details

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager owns day-to-day accounting operations for the business, including the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, financial reporting to Corporate, balance sheet integrity, and the internal control environment. Reporting to the Controller, this role leads the Houston accounting function, directly manages a Senior Accountant, and partners closely with the Plant Controller at the company's manufacturing facility to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent results across locations.

Key Responsibilities

Close & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendar, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of results to Corporate.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and reserves.
• Prepare and review financial statements and Corporate reporting packages in line with corporate accounting policies.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory reporting, and proper cut-off across locations.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and recommend appropriate treatment.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Maintain a strong internal control environment in line with public company requirements and corporate policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests.
• Identify control gaps and implement remediation plans.

Analysis & Business Support

• Review variance analysis versus prior periods, budget, and forecast, and help articulate key drivers to leadership.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting processes with accurate, well-supported accounting inputs.
• Oversee balance sheet analysis, including inventory, fixed assets, working capital, and reserves.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Plant Finance to resolve accounting issues at the source.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Accountant with clear expectations, regular feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Plant Controller to align processes, timelines, and standards across locations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate close and reporting processes.
• Support ERP enhancements, system implementations, and acquisition integration activities as required.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and desk documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the month-end close and financial reporting.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) is a strong plus.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred, including exposure to inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus.
• Experience with public company reporting, internal controls, and audit support.
• Strong ERP and financial reporting system experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, OneStream, Hyperion).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Why This Opportunity

• Visible, high-impact role with a direct line to the Controller and business leadership
• Stable, publicly traded organization with a growing business unit
• Clear path for growth into senior controllership roles
• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.