Hybrid Technical Accounting Lead - GAAP, SAP, SOX

Primary Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services in the United States is seeking a Technical Accounting Lead to head key accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting activities within a global manufacturing context. The role requires a CPA, strong US GAAP knowledge, and experience guiding a professional accounting team.

This hybrid position offers leadership opportunities and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include implementing new accounting standards, strengthening internal controls, and partnering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Active US CPA license is required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in public and/or corporate settings.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting for large/complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and reconciliation tools.
• Knowledge of SOX and internal controls is highly desirable.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes for a complex organization.
• Ensure financial statements and accounting activities comply with US GAAP and reporting requirements.
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards and technical accounting guidance.
• Oversee financial consolidations, account reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Review accounting results and data to identify discrepancies and adjustments.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures.
• Support SOX compliance and related internal control activities.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to resolve complex accounting matters.
• Leverage SAP and reporting tools to improve accuracy and visibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes.
• Lead, develop, and coach accounting team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SOX knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Primary Services in the United States is seeking a Technical Accounting Lead to head key accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting activities within a global manufacturing context. The role requires a CPA, strong US GAAP knowledge, and experience guiding a professional accounting team.

This hybrid position offers leadership opportunities and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include implementing new accounting standards, strengthening internal controls, and partnering