Accounting Manager

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Houston seeks an Accounting Manager to lead a small accounting team and partner with senior management. This hands-on leadership role oversees US GAAP/IFRS reporting, internal controls, tax coordination, and financial analysis to drive strategic decisions.

You will manage month-end close, coordinate audits, and ensure accurate financial statements with a scope across U.S. operations and overseas entities, emphasizing ownership, accuracy, and continuous process

Qualifications

• CPA, USCPA, or equivalent accounting/tax knowledge is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including hands-on operational accounting.
• Experience leading or managing a small accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS; ability to prepare/review financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for U.S. operations, with hands-on review as needed.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Coordinate with overseas headquarters and provide timely financial information.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and core accounting functions.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and support tax compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasts, and financial analysis for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounting Manager will lead and manage a small accounting team while serving as a key business partner to senior management. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, overseeing tax and finance activities, and supporting management with financial analysis and decision-making.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in both a leadership and hands-on capacity, with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting activities while also taking ownership of broader accounting, tax, and financial initiatives.

Key Performance Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Ensure quarterly and annual closing processes are completed within established deadlines with minimal post-close adjustments.
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Provide reliable financial information and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax requirements, and external audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and finance processes, controls, and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities for U.S. operations and affiliated entities, including hands-on preparation and review as necessary.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Coordinate financial reporting requirements with overseas headquarters and provide timely and accurate financial information.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other core accounting functions.
• Review accounting treatments for new transactions, projects, and business arrangements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and lead the annual audit process, including scope, scheduling, information requests, and resolution of significant accounting matters.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with applicable standards and internal policies.

Tax

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax filing activities in coordination with external tax advisors.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of U.S. federal corporate income tax returns and related tax compliance requirements.
• Support tax due diligence for potential business transactions and projects.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and optimization and coordinate implementation with appropriate internal and external advisors.
• Monitor changes in applicable tax laws and assess their potential impact on the business.

Finance and Treasury

• Review and approve invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and cash positions across relevant U.S. operations and affiliated entities.
• Coordinate capital contributions, capital distributions, intercompany transactions, and intercompany financing activities as required.
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial information and analysis to senior management to support business decisions.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, supervise, and mentor accounting personnel.
• Establish objectives, assign responsibilities, and monitor the timely completion of high-quality deliverables.
• Establish appropriate review procedures, quality standards, and escalation processes.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and technical guidance to team members.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and development of accounting staff.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance and accounting contact for overseas headquarters and affiliated entities.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure budget assumptions are appropriately aligned with operating results and cash flow expectations.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business and operational decisions.
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting, finance, reporting, and internal control processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by senior management.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to:

Vice President / Senior Finance Executive

Management Responsibilities

The position currently supervises a small accounting team with approximately three direct reports.

The Accounting Manager is expected to operate effectively in a lean organizational environment and balance management responsibilities with hands-on involvement in accounting and finance activities. The size and structure of the team may evolve as business requirements change.

Key Internal and External Relationships

• Senior management and employees across the organization
• Finance and accounting personnel at overseas headquarters and affiliated entities
• External auditors
• External tax advisors and other professional service providers
• Other internal and external business stakeholders as required

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA, USCPA, or equivalent level of accounting and tax knowledge.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial hands-on operational accounting experience.
• Experience managing or leading a small accounting team.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience coordinating U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance, including Form 1120, with external tax advisors.
• Experience evaluating and determining appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions, projects, or business arrangements.
• Experience working effectively with overseas headquarters or international organizations.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification.
• Experience in the energy, natural resources, industrial, or other multinational corporate environment.
• Experience with joint venture accounting, including partner billings, cash calls, intercompany transactions, and JV reporting.
• Experience working with multinational organizations and overseas headquarters.
• Experience with process improvement, internal controls, and accounting system enhancements.

Additional Information

This position requires a hands-on accounting professional who can take ownership of core accounting functions while providing effective leadership to a small team. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, communicate effectively with senior management and international stakeholders, and identify opportunities to strengthen the organization’s accounting and financial processes.