Accounting Manager

Our client is a high-growth, early-stage company headquartered in Downtown Houston, TX, focused on lowering the cost of renewable energy and accelerating the energy transition. They serve Fortune 500 clients including utilities and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain oversight of accounting personnel to ensure timely consolidation and reporting.
• Prepare and review technical journal entries.
• Review key account reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Manage daily close touchpoints.
• Support KPI reporting for various service lines.
• Assist with preparation of interim and annual financial statements and audits.
• Collaborate with VP and Assistant Controller for tax filings.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders.
• Ensure strong financial controls and policy adherence.
• Work closely with Assistant Controller to optimize period-end reporting systems.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Adapt to changing business needs with agility and creativity.
• Align finance and accounting objectives with company vision across departments.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional accounting experience, including public accounting experience.
• CPA certified.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, Intercompany Accounting, Cost Allocations, Project Accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Experience or knowledge of NetSuite, Alteryx, and Datarails is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Hybrid work arrangement requiring presence in Downtown Houston office 3 days per week.