Operations Accounting Manager

• Location: Irving , Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #11079

CONTRACT: Operations Accounting Manager (#11079)

DFW area client is seeking an experienced Manager, Operational Accounting (contract role) to lead day-to-day full-cycle accounting operations during a period of significant organizational transformation. This role is essential to maintaining continuity, accuracy, and timely delivery across a complex accounting landscape while broader change initiatives progress in parallel.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is energized by the opportunity to support the evolution and modernization of accounting processes. While the current Director focuses primarily on transformational work and provides overall oversight, this contract role will report to the Director and hold primary responsibility for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of business-as-usual operational accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

· Oversee a team of accounting professionals and ensure the execution of daily financial operations, including cash management, accounts receivable, rent, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory, etc.

· Review and reconcile accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and transactions across all our entities as well as ensuring intercompany transactions are properly recorded timely and / or eliminated in consolidation.

· Work jointly with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure our books are closed accurately and timely while placing an emphasis on maintaining and developing world class internal controls.

· Ensure the timely and accurate recording of transactions necessary to achieve daily closeout goals.

· Identify opportunities for automation in high-volume transaction processes to improve operational efficiency.

· Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, to identify and implement technology platforms that promote automation.

· Monitor budget performance and provide analysis on variances, offering strategic recommendations for improvement.

· Cultivate a data-driven culture within the operational accounting function, leveraging analytics to gain insights into transaction trends, anomalies, etc.

· Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.

· Lead initiatives for continuous process improvement in operational accounting, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

· Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and share your findings with the broader team in a proactive fashion.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master’s degree or CPA designation is a plus).

· At least 5 years of experience in accounting leadership role, with an emphasis on operational accounting.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and compliance standards.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Critical thinking skills are critical to this role.

· Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

· Proven track record of providing mentorship and guidance to high-performing teams.