Senior Accounting Manager

Dagen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen in Northwest Houston is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to own the accounting function end-to-end, mentor the team, and present insights to senior leadership. The role focuses on multi-entity financial management, regulatory reporting, and driving process improvements as the business scales.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 9+ years in accounting, experience leading teams, and hands-on expertise with NetSuite and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
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• CPA strongly preferred; Master's degree a plus.
• 9+ years of experience as an accountant or in an accounting related function required
• 4+ years of experience leading or managing a team required
• Demonstrated ownership of a full close cycle across multiple entities or divisions required
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software, NetSuite strongly preferred
• Track record of building and improving processes, systems, and controls
• Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel required
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations end to end, including functional responsibility over bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Own the full month-end and year-end close cycle across multiple entities and divisions, including consolidation, review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, driving continuous reduction in close timeline.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Design, improve, and scale accounting systems, controls, and SOPs; lead corrective action plans and process redesign.
• Lead NetSuite process automation and system improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
• Build and develop the accounting team by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and feedback, and cultivating future leaders.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and insights to senior leaders and owners of the Company.
• Own external audit coordination, tax preparation coordination, and regulatory and compliance reporting.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with vendors, customers, and internal team members.
• Collaborate and build effective relationships across departments and business units.
• Perform other responsibilities and projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Detail oriented

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Growing and adding to the corporate accounting staff! Senior accounting manager will report to the controller and CFO. Located in Northwest Houston we are looking for a person that wants the opportunity to be challenged by engaging with the business; senior leaders and being accountable regarding the entities that make up the business. We are seeking someone with a polished and professional demeanor that can also present information to senior staff. We are looking for someone that is not done growing yet--someone that arrives and thinks "what can we tackle next?"

Only qualified applicants will be contacted and the client is only interested in strong tenure.

Position Description:

The Senior Accounting Manager will own the accounting function's day-to-day execution and drive its development as the company grows. The ideal candidate will possess a deep background in corporate accounting, multi-entity financial management, and regulatory reporting, with a demonstrated track record of building processes and developing people — not just running an existing playbook. This is a high-impact role tailored for a leader looking to expand their scope and grow into accounting leadership as the business scales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own accounting operations end to end, including functional responsibility over bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Own the full month-end and year-end close cycle across multiple entities and divisions, including consolidation, review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, driving continuous reduction in close timeline.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Design, improve, and scale accounting systems, controls, and SOPs; lead corrective action plans and process redesign.
• Lead NetSuite process automation and system improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
• Build and develop the accounting team by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and feedback, and cultivating future leaders.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and insights to senior leaders and owners of the Company.
• Own external audit coordination, tax preparation coordination, and regulatory and compliance reporting.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with vendors, customers, and internal team members.
• Collaborate and build effective relationships across departments and business units.
• Perform other responsibilities and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred; Master's degree a plus
• 9+ years of experience as an accountant or in an accounting related function required
• 4+ years of experience leading or managing a team required
• Demonstrated ownership of a full close cycle across multiple entities or divisions required
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software, NetSuite strongly preferred
• Track record of building and improving processes, systems, and controls
• Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel required
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.