The Friedkin Group - Houston, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Sr. Manager, Accounting, under the leadership of the Director, Accounting, is responsible for managing the overall accounting function for Gulf States Toyota (GST). This role involves leading the GST Accounting team to ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, as well as developing and implementing formal internal controls. The Sr. Manager will also be tasked with implementing new accounting standards as required and supporting the implementation and maintenance of IT systems, primarily focusing on SAP upgrades and enhancements to ensure accurate books and records. Additionally, the Sr. Manager will work within and enhance cross-functional teams, ensuring effective internal communications within GST and across affiliated Friedkin companies. In this position, the Sr. Manager will establish and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), cost accounting methodologies, and industry practices. Responsibilities include maintaining and administering accounting records, serving as the functional lead for technical accounting questions, and overseeing the maintenance and analysis of leases. The Sr. Manager will also coordinate with the corporate accounting team on new general ledger data requests and serve as the business lead for the Record to Report (RTR) process, interfacing with technical resources and prioritizing SAP issue remediation and system enhancements. The role requires leading monthly internal balance sheet reviews and quarterly reviews with TFG Accounting and Business Planning Teams, preparing standard recurring internal financial reporting and analyses, and supporting internal and external audits. The Sr. Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with data privacy practices and policies, and will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, and appraising performance of employees.