Accounting Manager — Close, Controls & Leadership

SEG Solar, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG Solar, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and manage month-end and year-end closes. You will guide the accounting team and uphold strong financial controls.

The role partners with Sales leadership to analyze margins, forecast budgets, and prepare management reports. A minimum 10 years of accounting experience with leadership is required, preferably in manufacturing or a sales-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, technology or sales-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and controls.
• Experience reviewing contracts, terms and payment milestones.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, Power Query, complex formulas).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent cross-department communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop accounting/finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales Director and regional teams as primary finance business partner.
• Conduct gross margin analysis by product, customer segment, and sales channel.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for the sales division, including revenue targets and SG&A.
• Prepare monthly management and financial reports.
• Oversee sales commission and bonus calculations, approvals, and payouts.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage accounts receivable aging and credit limits to improve collections.
• Maintain internal controls related to sales orders and cash application.
• Forecast cash inflows based on payment and collection cycles.
• Collaborate with Sales to address payment delays and improve cash conversion.
• Oversee inventory valuation, costing and reconciliations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Accounting standards

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

SEG Solar, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and manage month-end and year-end closes. You will guide the accounting team and uphold strong financial controls.

The role partners with Sales leadership to analyze margins, forecast budgets, and prepare management reports. A minimum 10 years of accounting experience with leadership is required, preferably in manufacturing or a sales-driven environment.