Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid in Austin, TX

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Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an international business that excels in providing specialty products and services.

Why join us?

Incredible team based environment where employees are very valued
Strong talent with a great energy where everyone wants to be there
Very collaborative across departments
Great compensation and bonus plan
Excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, bonus potential and more!
Tons of growth potential
Hybrid schedule

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support the Controller in managing the company’s daily accounting operations and financial close process. This is a working-level manager role focused on coordinating work allocation, providing guidance to the accounting team and direct involvement in the execution of accounting tasks. You will lead the direction and prioritization of tasks for a team of Lead Accountants, manage the month-end close, ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative approach. In addition to team coordination, you will be instrumental in facilitating process improvements, supporting external audits, and delivering timely and meaningful financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to a team of four Lead Accountants, review their work to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with GAAP
Oversee daily operations of the accounting team with a balance of task management, issue resolution, payment authorization, and general ledger activities
Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment through mentorship and open communication
Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations
Coordinate regular status meetings to ensure the team stays on track with closing timeline and work is supported with proper documentation
Perform GAAP research on complex accounting areas and prepare supporting documentation as needed
Conduct flux analysis to analyze account balances and trends to support month-end reviews
Identify risks and variances and provide actionable insights to improve business processes
Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Support the completion and implementation of a financial reporting automation tool, ensuring a smooth transition from manual processes to automated environment
Coordinate regular touchpoints and status updates with external auditors
Actively support the annual audit and monitor progress to ensure timely completion
Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
Keep an open mind to challenge existing processes and evaluate potential enhancements
Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency
Promote best practices and automation in accounting operations and reporting

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA certification
Minimum 2 years of experience within public accounting
Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal control principles
Experience with multi-entity consolidation and financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Microsoft Office Suite
General and Interpersonal Skills
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Collaborative, hands-on, and willing to “roll up your sleeves” to get things done
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with attention to detail
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to challenges and continuous improvement
Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

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Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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