Technical Accounting Advisory Manager

Primary Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services, a global leader in specialty chemicals, seeks a Technical Accounting Advisory Manager to direct month-end close, financial reporting, and SOX controls in a hybrid Houston setting.

Ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of progressive accounting, active CPA, and deep U.S. GAAP knowledge. SAP experience and strong Excel skills are required to drive accuracy and efficiency in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Active U.S. CPA license required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in public or corporate environments.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting for large/complex orgs.
• Strong experience implementing new accounting standards and technical accounting guidance.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and reconciliation tools.
• Knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks desirable.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or multinational experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes for a complex organization.
• Ensure financial statements and accounting activities comply with U.S. 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, trends, and adjustments.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Support SOX compliance and related internal control activities.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to resolve complex accounting matters.
• Leverage SAP and financial reporting tools to improve accuracy and visibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes.
• Lead, develop, and coach accounting team members with clear objectives and feedback.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Internal controls

SOX

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Join a global leader in specialty chemicals with 1,200+ employees, 5 production sites, and products serving customers in 60+ countries. With 1.3 million tons of annual production capacity and a portfolio supporting coatings, lubricants, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and other essential industries, this direct-hire, hybrid opportunity offers the chance to lead critical accounting and financial reporting activities within a complex global organization.

The Technical Accounting Advisory Manager will lead key accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting processes while providing technical accounting expertise across the organization. This role applies deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, supports the implementation of new accounting standards, strengthens financial controls, and helps develop accounting team members in a sophisticated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes for a complex organization.
• Ensure financial statements and accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and applicable 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 financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, and required adjustments.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Support SOX compliance and related internal control activities.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to resolve complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Leverage SAP and financial reporting tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes.
• Lead, develop, and coach accounting team members through clear objectives, performance feedback, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Active U.S. CPA license required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting and/or corporate accounting environments.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting for large or complex organizations.
• Strong experience implementing new accounting standards and technical accounting guidance.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and reconciliation tools.
• Knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks highly desirable.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or multinational company experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.