Accounting Manager

AUC Group LLC•Houston, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges. SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 273 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees. Seven Seas Water Group is a portfolio company of EQT AB (together with its subsidiaries, "EQT"), a purpose-driven global investment organization that partners with companies worldwide through its Private Capital and Real Assets strategies. Founded in 1994, EQT is a leading active ownership firm that has more than EUR 273 billion in total assets under management across nearly 50 active funds. EQT is committed to investing behind essential infrastructure, partnering with established platforms that deliver sustainable, mission critical services aligned with global needs for resource efficiency. More info: www.eqtgroup.com Follow EQT on LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram This position supports AUC Group, a growing infrastructure platform within the broader Seven Seas Water Group organization. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivables, and month-end closing, for the AUC Group Division. They will manage, mentor, and train accounting staff, prepare financial reports, manage audits, and develop internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency. The position is in our Houston, TX office, and reports directly through the Controller.

Requirements

Strong track record of working safely within an organization with a strong safety culture.
Excellent computer skills with advanced excel skills.
Experience with IFS (Company’s ERP system) or other similar market leading ERP system (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work cross functionally with all teams.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP with experience in accounting research, including revenue under percentage of completion accounting and lease accounting.
Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work well with team members and other departments at all levels within the organization
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred; Big Four or national firm experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, AP, and AR processes.
Lead the monthly close process, including preparation of month end close journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to support the financial close process in compliance with US GAAP.
Analyze financial results and conduct variance analysis of actuals vs budget.
Research and document accounting conclusions related to complex transactions and new accounting guidance.
Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring financial performance.
Support the annual audit with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
Problem solving and independent decision-making regarding accounting and reconciliation functions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
Analyze customer contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment, including revenue recognition considerations.
Prepare and file lien notices timely to ensure collectability of construction invoices
Participate in the preparation of monthly construction invoices (based on schedules of values)
Prepare management reporting and financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
Partner with Seven Seas Water Group corporate finance on reporting and ad hoc initiatives.