A privately held, mid‑market organization based in Flower Mound, Texas is seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and manage the monthly close in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment. This role blends accounting execution with people leadership and process development and is well‑suited for a manager who enjoys being deeply involved in the work while building structure and scalability.
Why This Role Is Compelling
- Direct management of 4 accounting professionals, with the ability to help hire additional team members over time
- High level of ownership across close, controls, and process design
- Opportunity to build and formalize processes and procedures in an environment with manual workflows
- Exposure to ERP implementation and post‑implementation optimization is a plus
- Fast‑moving, operationally driven environment
- Competitive compensation with a performance‑based bonus that is consistently paid
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities across multiple entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Own and drive the monthly and annual close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
- Review financial results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Manage accruals, and expense allocations in a high‑volume operating environment
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals while remaining hands‑on in execution
- Partner with Operations and Finance to resolve accounting issues and improve data quality and reporting
- Identify manual processes and lead efforts to automate, streamline, and scale accounting workflows
- Design, document, and implement accounting processes and procedures
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with internal requirements
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a people‑management role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial close processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams while remaining hands‑on (player‑coach)
- Experience building processes, procedures, and controls in evolving environments
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills