Accounting Manager

• Location: Fort Worth, Texas
• Type: Fort Worth:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10643

Position Title: Accounting Manager

Purpose of Role

A publicly traded company is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders, play a key role in managing month-end and quarter-end close processes, and assist in developing new or refining existing processes while ensuring adherence to accounting policies and controls.

Job Description

• Assist in managing month-end and quarter-end close processes

• Review select journal entries and account reconciliations

• Ensure the established internal controls framework is adhered to

• Assist in managing the external audit process

• Contribute to technical accounting research, projects, and implementation of new accounting standards or non-standard transactions

• Spearhead process improvement or system change projects impacting the General Ledger and accounting function

• Contribute to preparation and review of 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings

• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Tax on recurring and ad hoc reporting requests

• Prepare financial analyses, including variance analysis against budget and evaluation of key business drivers

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support for development

• Partner with other departments to support overall organizational goals and objectives

Span of Control

• Responsible for leading one or more distinct functional areas

• May manage external vendor relationships

• Work deliverables are often self-initiated

Typical Minimum Education & Experience; Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Demonstrated relevant experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred but not required

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

• Strong oral and written communication skills

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