Sr. Accounting Manager

Tokyo Gardens Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid health benefits (Medical, Dental,

401k plan with company match

Annual bonus incentive

Job summary

Tokyo Gardens Company in Houston seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to own the accounting function end-to-end across multiple entities, drive process improvements, and develop the team as the business grows.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, strong experience with multi-entity close, consolidation, and regulatory reporting; this onsite role offers a fast-paced environment and opportunities to scale the finance organization.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in accounting or accounting-related function
• 4+ years leading or managing a team
• Experience with multi-entity close and consolidation
• Regulatory reporting experience
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations end to end (bookkeeping, AR, AP)
• Lead month-end and year-end close across entities/divisions
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash management
• Design and scale accounting systems, controls, and SOPs
• Lead NetSuite process automation and system improvements
• Build and develop the accounting team; set goals and train staff
• Prepare and present financial statements to owners and senior leaders
• Coordinate external audits, tax prep, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain timely communication with vendors, customers and internal teams
• Collaborate across departments to support business growth

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Description

Tokyo Gardens Company (TGC) is a Houston-based company providing full-service sushi and Asian food operations in retail stores, universities and corporate offices nationwide for over 20 years. Our company is growing rapidly, and every team member plays a key role in that growth. Our success is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which supports personal growth and development, fosters an inclusive work culture, and rewards innovation and excellence.

Job Type

Full-time

To learn more about us, please visit www.tgcsushi.com / www.sushicllc.com

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 requiredDemonstrated 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability insurance)
• 401k plan with company match
• Annual bonus incentive

Additional Information

• Work location: Onsite Houston HQ office, Monday to Friday
• Job Type: Full Time

Tokyo Gardens Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.