Accounting Manager

Blackstone; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone in Houston is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the General Ledger, ensure deadline discipline, and deliver defensible, clean financials. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and a data-driven approach as the company scales its operations in Houston, TX.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of senior accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to commute to Houston or work flexibly as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance leadership roles with proven accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Keep the TX unemployment and withholding accounts perfectly square
• Keep the TX property-tax filings ahead of every assessor deadline
• Flag variance the moment it appears, not after the quarter closes
• Forecast headcount cost as Blackstone scales through Houston, TX
• Shepherd the year-end mentorship-focused audit from PBC list to signed opinion
• Translate Critical Thinking dashboards into plain language for non-finance leaders
• Handle intercompany transactions and eliminations during consolidation
• Keep depreciation schedules synced as assets retire across Houston

Skills

General Ledger

Team Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

This finance role calls for an Accounting Manager fluent in General Ledger, deadlines, and clean, defensible numbers. Reduce it to essentials and you have $107,000 - $161,000, a TX Accounting Manager seat, 7 years asked, and a clear climb ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the TX unemployment and withholding accounts perfectly square
• Keep the TX property-tax filings ahead of every assessor deadline
• Flag variance the moment it appears, not after the quarter closes
• Forecast headcount cost as Blackstone scales through Houston, TX
• Shepherd the year-end mentorship-focused audit from PBC list to signed opinion
• Translate Critical Thinking dashboards into plain language for non-finance leaders
• Handle intercompany transactions and eliminations during consolidation
• Keep depreciation schedules synced as assets retire across Houston

What You'll Bring

• Judgment seasoned by at least 8 years of real consequences
• Willingness to commute to Houston, TX or work flexibly as needed
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy
• A growth mindset and openness to constructive feedback
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume
• Demonstrated Team Leadership expertise in a fast-moving finance environment

Out of a converted warehouse in Houston, Blackstone has quietly grown into a data-driven force shaping how finance gets done. The unwritten rule in Houston is simple: leave the codebase kinder than you found it.

You bring the Accountability; we bring $107,000 - $161,000, a mentor, a benefits package, and the freedom to grow on your terms in Houston.

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