Manager, Accounting

Varsity Brands•Farmers Branch, TX

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading key accounting activities and a team of accounting professionals to ensure a timely, accurate, and well-controlled monthly close. This role applies technical accounting expertise, supports financial reporting and external audit requirements, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across the accounting function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Six or more years of progressive accounting experience in a large growth-stage company, medium- to large-sized publicly traded company, and/or Big 4 accounting firm.
Experience with technical accounting, monthly close, external audit support, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial close processes, internal controls, and SOX documentation requirements.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and appropriately challenge team members while creating a culture of accountability.
Sound judgment and analytical capability to resolve complex accounting issues and evaluate estimates.
Ability to research, document, and communicate technical accounting conclusions clearly to varied audiences.
Strong organization and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify process risks and practical solutions.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and Microsoft applications, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.
Experience using large ERP systems and close-management tools, such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or BlackLine.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license or CPA eligibility/progress toward certification

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, calculations, and fluctuation analyses.
Review complex accounting estimates and analyses, including inventory provisions, bad debt reserves, IBNR, and accrual estimates.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direction to accounting team members; prioritize work and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines.
Research technical accounting matters; document conclusions and present recommendations to senior leaders.
Oversee the preparation and review of schedules and support provided to Financial Reporting and external auditors.
Maintain evidence of review and support the operating effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements.
Prepare and/or review technical accounting areas, including ASC 842 leases, equity-based compensation, derivatives, and interest expense and accruals.
Support the external audit process by providing complete, accurate, and timely responses to audit requests and follow-up questions.
Partner with business and finance stakeholders to research costs, budget variances, and other accounting inquiries.
Support acquisition accounting and integration activities as needed; ensure financial data complies with U.S. GAAP.
Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and the integrity of the close process.
Perform other duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.