Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Financial Operations & Drive Accounting Excellence as an Accounting Manager

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Salary: $125,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a leader in the environmental sciences industry, supporting professionals across North America in sectors like pest control, public health, wildlife control, and vegetation management. With a broad portfolio of products and services, they empower customers to meet every operational challenge. Their network includes hundreds of dedicated sales professionals, nationwide distribution centers, and advanced tools for inventory and training—driving innovation and reliability across the markets they serve.

Why join us?

• Lead a skilled accounting team with real impact on financial operations
• Drive process improvements and automation in a dynamic environment
• Collaborate with executive leadership on key financial decisions
• Competitive compensation with hybrid work flexibility

Job Details

This is a working manager role with responsibility for guiding a team of Lead Accountants, managing close activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative leadership style. This role also plays a key part in process improvement, audit support, and delivering strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:
Team Coordination & Leadership

• Direct and mentor a team of four Lead Accountants
• Oversee daily operations, including task management, issue resolution, and general ledger activities
• Foster a collaborative team environment through strong communication and support

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Review journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct technical GAAP research and documentation when needed

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform variance and flux analysis to identify risks and trends
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Lead implementation of financial reporting automation tools

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as liaison with external auditors during annual audit
• Ensure internal controls are upheld and continuously improved

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency
• Champion best practices in accounting operations and reporting automation

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• 2+ years at a top 10 public accounting firm
• 6+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and reporting
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite skills

Preferred:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, deFacto, and FloQast
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, lease accounting, and indirect tax in a distribution environment

Additional Details:

• On-site in Austin, TX with hybrid flexibility depending on business needs
• Competitive compensation aligned with the Austin market

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