Finance Manager

Primary Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services in Houston is seeking a Finance Manager for a long-term hybrid contract. You will oversee month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, and internal controls, partnering with operational leaders to drive performance.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, SAP experience, and strong US GAAP and IFRS knowledge. Excel skills and ability to lead a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with substantial responsibility for financial reporting and close activities.
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Controller, Accounting Lead, or comparable senior role.
• SAP experience is required.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
• Extensive experience with general ledger, balance sheet management, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, analytics).
• Experience coordinating accounting workflows and reviewing the work of finance professionals.
• General understanding of tax accounting and its impact on reporting.
• FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing/industrial/operational accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities and ensure timely deliverables.
• Oversee general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Review journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate accounting activities across stakeholders and review team work.
• Apply US GAAP and support IFRS reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and identify issues.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses using SAP and Excel.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Collaborate with operational leaders on financial questions and business decisions.
• Apply tax accounting knowledge in reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Take on a high-impact finance leadership opportunity with an established organization navigating an evolving business environment. Oversee critical accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and collaborate with operational leadership while remaining actively involved in financial reporting and analysis. This long-term hybrid contract opportunity in Houston offers the chance to make an immediate contribution.

The Finance Manager will oversee core accounting activities, financial reporting, and month-end close processes within a complex business environment. This hands-on leadership position combines financial oversight, technical accounting, and operational analysis with responsibility for coordinating workflows, reviewing financial deliverables, and ensuring accurate reporting. The role suits an experienced accounting or finance professional who can manage priorities independently, guide others, and partner with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with substantial responsibility for financial reporting and close activities.
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Controller, Accounting Lead, Finance Lead, or comparable senior accounting role.
• SAP experience required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
• Extensive experience with general ledger accounting, balance sheet management, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience coordinating accounting workflows and reviewing the work of other finance professionals.
• General understanding of tax accounting and its impact on financial reporting.
• FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operational accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting financial operations in a complex organizational environment preferred.