Sr. Accounting Manager

Group CBS • Denton, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Accounting Manager manages the company’s accounting functions and activities and supervises accounting staff to achieve company objectives in accordance with policies and procedures. The role combines management and hands-on work to support effective controls for recording, reconciling, and reporting transactions. All accountants and senior accountants report directly to this position.

The manager supports monthly and year-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, regulatory compliance, and fixed-asset accounting. The role coordinates work across accounting staff and drives closing schedules so deadlines are met accurately. Work hours depend on the needs of the team and business; assignments often extend beyond the normal workday. Normal staff hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another field with related experience.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience; manufacturing and cost accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading teams in implementing process improvements.
• Experience leading, managing, and developing degreed and non-degreed team members.
• Experience working with multiple sites and legal entities in multiple states.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, good communication skills, teamwork, and self-discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing and cost accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, create detailed reports, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly balance-sheet reconciliation workbooks for each entity and conduct a first-level review for the Controller’s final review.
• Collect information and assist with preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Comply with company, local, state, and federal accounting, tax, and financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and associated depreciation schedules.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls and company policies.
• Protect confidential company financial information.
• Coordinate with staff accountants and accounts receivable and accounts payable specialists to meet deadlines accurately.
• Drive the monthly closing schedule and ensure staff members meet milestones.
• Review balance-sheet reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and agreement with the trial balance.
• Supervise accountants and senior accountants.
• Complete special projects and other assigned duties.
• Meet monthly deadlines and objectives and handle ongoing projects and day-to-day demands in a timely and accurate manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior