Sr Accounting Manager

EZCORP•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Operational Accounting provides leadership, support and consultation in all areas of operational accounting. This role maintains a system of internal controls that ensures the company maintains and adheres to financial reporting policies, SEC and US GAAP requirements and other compliance related activities.

Requirements

8+ years of experience
1- 5 years of previous management responsibility
Hands-on experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 required
Experience with lease management systems (Lucernex preferred) strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting or Finance
Certified public accountant (CPA) required
Experience building and managing a team
Ability to leverage systems and drive process improvements
Experience with full close-cycle accounting
Excellent mathematical skills
Experience in budgeting and forecasting
Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience in public accounting /large corporations
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy; and time management and organizational skills
Highly proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

Oversees the month, quarter, and year-end close processes for operational accounting, including account reconciliations and financial statement schedules
Serves as company-wide owner of lease accounting (ASC 842) and administration of the Lucernex lease management system
Leads SOX 404 compliance for operational accounting, including control design, documentation, and remediation
Leads and reviews the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for operational accounting, ensuring accurate and timely journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement schedules
Performs variance analysis for assigned areas of responsibility, identifying and explaining fluctuations to actual and budget/forecast, and escalating anomalies to the Corporate Controller
Serves as the company-wide subject matter expert for lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease classification, initial and subsequent measurement, and disclosure requirements
Prepares audit schedules, PBC (prepared-by-client) items, and supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and the annual audit; serves as a primary point of contact for external auditor requests
Designs, implements, and maintains internal controls over financial reporting for operational accounting processes to ensure SOX 404 compliance, including control documentation, walkthroughs, and evidence retention
Identifies opportunities to improve close efficiency, automate manual processes, and strengthen controls across operational accounting
Hires, trains, develops, and retains competent accounting staff; conducts performance evaluations and manages staff development plans
Builds a collaborative, team-oriented culture within the group and across cross-functional finance/accounting partners
Supports M&A integration activities (accounting onboarding, opening balance sheet reviews, SOX scoping) for acquired entities as needed
Completes other duties and special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller