Associate Manager – Systems & Compliance

ORION•Houston, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager of Systems & Compliance plays a key role in strengthening the company's accounting processes, internal control environment, and financial systems. This role supports ERP implementations, identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks, and ensures accounting activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position also supports month-end close and special accounting projects as needed. This individual partners closely with Finance, IT, Internal and External Audit, and operational teams to improve processes, enhance controls, and support scalable growth. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting required, CPA preferred.
5+years of progressive accounting experience
Experience with ERP Systems and financial system implementation preferred
Experience with internal controls, compliance, or audit strongly preferred
Knowledge of US GAAP, understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), ERP system experience, and advanced Excel skills
Experience in a SOC-compliance environment
Experience supporting ERP implementations or system transformations
Discretion and trustworthiness, and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.
Must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and to independently identify work to be done. Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities.
The incumbent must also have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes. Attention to detail and extreme care in performing tasks accurately and carefully are also essential.
The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the accounting systems used by the organization; possess exceptional leadership qualities; possess the ability to evaluate and assess current accounting system needs; develop recommendations to accommodate future corporate growth; be an effective communicator; and have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit the jobsite. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of ERP and related financial systems.
Partners with Accounting, IT, and external consultants to translate accounting requirements into system functionality.
Assist with system testing, configuration validation, and user acceptance testing.
Document accounting workflows and ensure system processes align with internal control requirements.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within the ERP environment.
Support the design, documentation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
Identify control gaps and operational risks and recommend solutions.
Assist with SOX compliance efforts, including walkthroughs, control documentation, and remediation activities.
Partner with internal and external auditors during audit procedures.
Maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices.
Evaluate accounting processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Lead or participate in cross-functional initiatives that strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Develop standardized procedures and documentation across accounting functions.
Assist with ad hoc month-end close activities and special accounting analyses.
Support complex or non-routine transactions as they arise.
Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP and company policies.
Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff where applicable.
Serve as a liaison between Accounting, IT, Finance, and Operations.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong internal controls.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.