Financial Accounting Manager

Gateway Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting seeks an Accounting Manager with a strong background in accounting leadership and team development. You will oversee month-end close, financial statements, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations while guiding audits and bond compliance.

The role also involves process improvement and developing new automation tools to support operations and senior management. You will lead a team of four, collaborate across departments, and drive accurate reporting and timely

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 5 years of management experience in an Accounting field.
• At least 3 years of financial analysis experience.
• Strong technical skills and ability to pick up new things quickly.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Comfortable working with all levels of management.
• JDE and Essbase experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 4 to accomplish team objectives
• Oversee the month-end close process, produce timely and accurate financial statements
• Review journal entries, monthly reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage the annual external Audit and quarterly Bond compliance
• Manage special projects and perform ad hoc analysis
• Set up accounting processes for new business initiatives
• Identify and drive process improvement, working with existing automation tools, and facilitate development of new tools
• Respond to questions from operations and senior management timely, providing a high level of support

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Technical aptitude

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

JDE

Essbase

Job description

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounting, Team Member development, project management and leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 4 to accomplish team objectives
• Oversee the month-end close process, produce timely and accurate financial statements
• Review journal entries, monthly reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage the annual external Audit and quarterly Bond compliance
• Manage special projects and perform ad hoc analysis
• Set up accounting processes for new business initiatives
• Identify and drive process improvement, working with existing automation tools, and facilitate development of new tools
• Respond to questions from operations and senior management timely, providing a high level of support

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Accounting is required
• At least 5 years of management experience in an Accounting field
• At least 3 years of financial analysis experience
• Strong technical skills and ability to pick up new things quickly
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Comfortable working with all levels of management
• Ability to recognize and adapt communication style to needs of recipient
• Strong commitment to provide superior customer service
• JDE and Essbase experience a plus