Accounting Manager — Hybrid, Lead & Mentor Finance Team

Houston-Parks-Board; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Houston Parks Board (HPB) in Houston, TX, is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and lead a team of professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, coaching ability, and a commitment to building a collaborative, high-performing nonprofit finance team. The role is hybrid, combining in-office and remote work with opportunities for professional growth and donor/grant reporting excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or related field.
• Experience leading accounting teams with coaching and performance feedback.
• CPA license preferred; nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of MIP Abila and PowerBI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including financial reporting, order to cash, procure to pay, project accounting and fund accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, annual close processes.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals through real time coaching, regular one-on-one meetings, performance feedback, training, delegation and career development planning.
• Create a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment that promotes continuous learning and professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand staff capabilities, increase cross-training and build bench strength within the accounting function.
• Review staff work including journal entries, reconciliations and reporting.
• Deliver high-quality financial information and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Oversee onboarding and training for new hires and create development plans for current staff.
• Oversee the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk. Maintain internal control memoranda and portions of policies and procedures documents pertaining to Finance & Accounting functions.
• Support others in development of annual budgets, quarterly variance analysis and reforecasting, donor reporting, grant reporting and compliance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Independence

Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

CPA license preferred

Nonprofit accounting experience

Tools

PowerBI

MIP Abila

Job description

Houston Parks Board (HPB) in Houston, TX, is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and lead a team of professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, coaching ability, and a commitment to building a collaborative, high-performing nonprofit finance team. The role is hybrid, combining in-office and remote work with opportunities for professional growth and donor/grant reporting excellence.