Manager Accounting

Unclassified - Lewisville, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Lewisville, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Accounting Manager will be part of the Xome Accounting team and is responsible for managing the general accounting function. This role oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements, ensuring that all accounting practices align with the overall goals of the organization. The Accounting Manager will focus on core accounting responsibilities while providing essential support to the entire Finance team, which includes Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Corporate Tax, Treasury, and Financial Systems. This position will provide direct support to the Assistant Controller and Controller, as well as indirect support to the Chief Financial Officer and the rest of the Finance team. In this role, the Accounting Manager will review and approve monthly general ledger entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. They will prepare and/or review financial reports, including Balance Sheet and P&L Variance Analysis, Statement of Cash Flow, and Equity Statements. The Accounting Manager will manage the monthly financial close process and coordinate the submission of supporting documentation for audits. Additionally, they will be responsible for designing and implementing process improvements throughout the Accounting department, assigning projects, and directing staff to ensure compliance and accuracy. Establishing and enforcing process documentation, policies and procedures, and chart of accounts will also be key responsibilities. The Accounting Manager will assist the Assistant Controller and Controller on various projects related to accounting systems, process improvements, control enhancements, and improving financial data collation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve monthly general ledger entries
• Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare and/or review financial reports, including Balance Sheet and P&L Variance Analysis, Statement of Cash Flow, Equity Statements, etc.
• Manage monthly financial close process
• Coordinate and submit supporting documentation for audits
• Manage in the design and implementation of process improvements throughout the Accounting department
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Establish and enforce process documentations, policies and procedures, and chart of accounts
• Assist the Assistant Controller and Controller on a range of projects related to accounting systems, process improvements, control enhancements and, improving financial data collation and analysis

Requirements

• 5-10 years in accounting, with 2-5 years of management experience
• Strong month end financial close experience: Approve journal entries, approve balance sheet reconciliations, etc.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting from an accredited university is required
• Excellent computer skills, especially MS Excel (Pivots, Vlookups, and complex formulas)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail; high level of accuracy and ability to review self-created work
• Ability to direct and supervise staff/senior accountants
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and problem-solving skills
• Public accounting experience is preferred
• A CPA or MBA is preferred
• Familiarity with standard accounting packages and large ERP (Workday preferred, but not required)
• Advance skills on Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases

Nice-to-haves

• Public accounting experience
• A CPA or MBA
• Familiarity with Workday ERP