Accounting Manager

Forum Energy Technologies • Bryan, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations at our Bryan, Texas facility. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in general ledger and full-cycle close, who has experience supervising or mentoring others, and has working knowledge of cost accounting and project-based financial support. You’ll work closely with operations and project teams, gaining exposure to manufacturing cost structures and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting. At our Bryan site, we foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning. Across the organization, we are committed to being a good place to work, staying customer focused, ensuring no one gets hurt, and acting with integrity in everything we do.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including full-cycle close and general ledger ownership.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting and project-based financial processes.
• Strong Excel and systems experience – current operating systems include Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Power BI, and OneStream.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or project-based environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Support project accounting processes including job cost tracking, milestone billing, and POC entries.
• Assist in developing and maintaining cost accounting methods and reporting tools.
• Partner with operations to understand cost drivers and support forecasting efforts.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Prepare and review financial reports including earnings, cash flow, and cost performance metrics.
• Provide support for internal and external financial audits by following established procedures and maintaining proper documentation as required by internal controls.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for accounting processes and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager