Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Strategy

FirstCash, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting operations and oversee month-end and quarter-end closes. The role emphasizes strong technical accounting skills, internal controls, and team development.

You will partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Operations on key projects, drive process improvements, and support external audits and SEC filings. A CPA is preferred but not required; U.S. GAAP expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX/internal control requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• CPA designation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
• Manage lease accounting activities in compliance with ASC 842.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls and support SOX compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate and assist with external audit requests and deliverables.
• Research and analyze technical accounting matters, including new standards and complex transactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency.
• Assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K).
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Operations, Licensing, and other departments on projects.
• Prepare financial analyses, variance explanations, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting

Analytical

Communication

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ProLease

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting operations and oversee month-end and quarter-end closes. The role emphasizes strong technical accounting skills, internal controls, and team development.

You will partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Operations on key projects, drive process improvements, and support external audits and SEC filings. A CPA is preferred but not required; U.S. GAAP expertise is essential.