Accounting Manager

Hybrid in Austin, TX

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Jessica Davis

Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.

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

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com / legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and / or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here : jobot.com / privacy-policy