Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for our Houston, Texas team. This role will lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and provide insight into project costs and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to month-end close, and the ability to improve processes across a growing finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.

• Oversee month-end close activities by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity while resolving issues that could affect reporting integrity.

• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, ensuring invoices, collections, and vendor payments are processed efficiently and correctly.

• Manage daily cash activity by tracking incoming and outgoing funds, coordinating approvals, executing payments, and maintaining organized supporting records.

• Analyze project budgets and spending trends, identify variances, and present practical recommendations to leadership for cost control and planning.

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements as well as relevant accounting standards and reporting guidelines.

• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and supporting a smooth audit process.

• Investigate and clear account discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve accurate general ledger balances and reliable financial data.

• Contribute to the refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation practices to improve consistency, visibility, and operational efficiency.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support ongoing finance operational improvements.

• 115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a corporate or project-based environment.

• Strong background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger management.

• Demonstrated ability to review journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily cash activity with a high level of accuracy and organization.

• Knowledge of applicable tax regulations and accounting standards at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Proven ability to analyze budget-to-actual results, identify variances, and communicate actionable financial insights.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and support audit requirements.