Accounting Manager — Path to Controller

Lucid Private Offices•Dallas, TX

3d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Lucid Private Offices is seeking an Accounting Manager to help mature its accounting function as the company scales. The role combines hands-on accounting work with building processes, controls, and documentation. The Accounting Manager will own the full-cycle monthly close and account reconciliations while driving automation and process improvements. The position is intended as a growth opportunity for someone who wants to develop into a future Controller role as the function matures. The Accounting Manager will also serve as the primary implementer for an upcoming accounting systems transformation, supporting data migration, testing, and cutover. System selection and the transformation roadmap will be led by the CFO. The role will improve documentation and data management practices and liaise with CPAs and external partners as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Participation in multiple full-cycle month-end closes and direct ownership of account reconciliations; years of experience are flexible depending on overall background strength.
Demonstrated interest or experience building or improving accounting processes, controls, or documentation, rather than only executing existing processes.
Ability to see work through to completion and work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally with leadership.
Interest in growing into a Controller-level role as the accounting function matures.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or actively pursuing a CPA.
Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting, particularly given the current GAAP transition project.
Experience bringing structure to a chaotic or under-built accounting environment.
Experience with sales tax compliance across multiple states.
Background in real estate, coworking, hospitality, or property management.

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle monthly close, including preparing and posting journal entries.
Perform account reconciliations across the portfolio, including bank, facilities, and other balance sheet accounts.
Design and implement accounting controls, policies, and standardized processes where none currently exist.
Drive automation and process improvement within current systems and the close cycle.
Serve as primary implementer for an upcoming accounting systems transformation, supporting data migration, testing, and cutover.
Improve documentation and data management practices across the accounting function.
Liaise with CPAs and outside partners as needed.