Senior Accountant

Cain Watters & Associates•Frisco, TX

1d•$85,000 - $92,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in managing the accounting activities across several legal entities within a financial services firm. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing key parts of the monthly and quarterly close, guiding the financial statement consolidation processes, aligning financial reporting with internal accounting policies, and maintaining accuracy, transparency, and quality through work performance. Essential Functions Take initiative, exercise discretion and authority in performing accounting operational and reporting tasks in a fast-moving environment. Display strong analytical skills and attention to detail when performing weekly, monthly and quarterly accounting and financial responsibilities, while following financial policies. Collaborate with team members to prepare, analyze and present reports, schedules, analysis and reconciliations accurately, completely and timely. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
5–7 years of accounting experience, including multi‑entity consolidation and general ledger ownership.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP with ability to research and apply guidance to complex transactions.
Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger consolidation and ERPs systems.
A collaborative mindset, willingness to jump in where needed, and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
CPA or CMA strongly preferred
Background in financial services, especially with statutory accounting concepts, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly and quarterly financial consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation activities.
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and meaningful variance analyses.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accuracy across multiple entities.
Support consistency in our chart of accounts and ensure robust segment reporting and entity‑level classifications.
Collaborate in month‑end and year‑end close processes while helping drive ongoing improvements.
Assist with management reporting (including KPIs) and help prepare materials for executive review.
Support compliance with internal accounting policies and contribute to refining our procedures as we grow.
Work closely with teams across the company to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting quality.
Help automate recurring tasks—such as reconciliations, roll‑forwards, and consolidation adjustments—to streamline our workflows.