Finance Manager

Primary Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services in Houston seeks a Finance Manager to lead essential accounting activities, drive month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. This long-term hybrid contract role combines hands-on accounting with leadership of accounting workflows to improve close efficiency.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, apply US GAAP and IFRS, and rely on SAP and Excel for accurate financial analyses and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience as Finance Manager, Controller, Accounting Lead, or similar role.
• SAP experience required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience coordinating accounting activities and reviewing others' work.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Review journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate accounting workflows and review financial deliverables prepared by other finance professionals.
• Apply US GAAP principles and support IFRS reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Prepare and review financial reports using SAP and Excel.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on financial questions and business decisions.
• Apply general tax accounting knowledge when reviewing transactions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bring your financial expertise to a role where your experience can make an immediate impact. This long-term hybrid contract opportunity in Houston lets you lead essential accounting activities, strengthen financial reporting, and improve processes while staying actively involved in day-to-day financial operations. Apply your leadership experience, technical accounting knowledge, and analytical skills to meaningful financial responsibilities.

The Finance Manager will oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls while supporting accurate and timely financial operations. This position combines hands‑on accounting, financial analysis, and leadership of accounting workflows, making it an excellent fit for experienced finance professionals who enjoy both managing complex responsibilities and reviewing detailed financial information. The role also involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Review journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.
• Coordinate accounting workflows and review financial deliverables prepared by other finance professionals.
• Apply US GAAP principles and support reporting requirements involving IFRS.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve accounting or reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain internal financial controls and support compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules using SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address financial questions and support business decisions.
• Apply general tax accounting knowledge when reviewing financial transactions and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, strengthen financial controls, and improve close efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including financial reporting and month-end close responsibilities.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Controller, Accounting Lead, Finance Lead, or in a comparable senior accounting position.
• SAP experience required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
• Extensive experience with general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience coordinating accounting activities and reviewing the work of other finance professionals.
• General knowledge of tax accounting and its impact on financial reporting.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A activities preferred.
• Experience managing complex accounting processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience identifying accounting process improvements and strengthening financial controls preferred.