Accounting Manager - Rapid Advancement Opportunity

Paranet Solutions; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paranet Solutions in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join as Controller with advancement potential to CFO. The role requires hands-on management of all accounting functions, invoicing, and internal controls within a fast-paced IT services environment.

You will lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, partnering with the CEO and leadership team to drive profitability and cash flow efficiency. On-site presence in Dallas is required.

Qualifications

• : Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• : Conduct the monthly invoicing process for recurring revenue, Time & Materials, and Projects.
• : Build controls to ensure all costs are captured and appropriately billed to clients
• : Streamline all accounting procedures using best available technology
• : Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting for financial and tax reporting.
• : Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate audits.
• : Direct financial planning, strategy and forecasts and provide actionable recommendations.
• : Provide executive financial status briefings and strategic opportunities.
• : Direct timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting by the finance group.
• : Manage cash flow and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• : Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• : Conduct the monthly invoicing process for recurring revenue, Time & Materials, and Projects.
• : Build controls to ensure all costs are captured and appropriately billed to clients.
• : Streamline all accounting procedures using best available technology.
• : Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.
• : Direct financial planning, strategy and forecasts.
• : Provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and senior management team.
• : Direct the finance group’s delivery of timely, accurate GAAP reporting.
• : Manage cash flow and forecasting.

Skills

Client service

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Business partner to CEO

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business Administration degree

CPA designation (plus)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Presentation development

AI workflow tools

Job description

Founded in 1991, Paranet Solutions, LLC has designed and supported a vast array of complex IT environments. Paranet’s executive leadership and owners consist of former executives that have led complex and rapidly growing businesses. We intend to build an industry leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services built on the foundation of exceptional customer service.

The executive team is looking for an experienced financial professional to assist the group in reaching its full potential in terms of profitability, working capital efficiency, and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to advance to Controller and a CFO position.

Attitude, willingness to show up, and ability to learn quickly will determine the success of any candidate for this position. We are a high energy team, and we are looking for a great long term fit.

Experience within an IT Managed Service Provider and with ConnectWise is desirable but not required.

What you’ll do

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Conduct the monthly invoicing process for recurring revenue, Time & Material, and Projects.
• Build controls to ensure all costs are captured and appropriately billed to clients
• Streamline all accounting procedures using best available technology
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.
• Direct financial planning, strategy and forecasts.
• Provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and senior management team and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Provide regular executive briefings on the financial status of the company and recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Direct the finance group’s delivery of timely, accurate and GAAP compliant financial and management reporting.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.

What’s required:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Public Accounting and CPA designation a plus, but not required.
• Proven experience managing all reconciliations, A/P, A/R, and general ledger activities in QuickBooks.
• The qualified candidate will preferably have 3-5 years of experience in an operating company’s finance/accounting department.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• A demonstrated client service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Mature and proactive, with strong examples of having worked as a true business partner to the CEO.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Quickbooks , Microsoft excel, and presentation development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI tools into workflows.

Location: Dallas, TX - This is not a remote work position, and daily presence in our Dallas office is required. We are located just north of the Addison airport, and convenient to Tollway and George Bush.