OVERVIEW A growing private equity-backed education company is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead and oversee its accounting function during a critical period of organizational growth and transition. Reporting directly to the CFO, this highly visible role will own the general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations while helping build scalable processes and controls for a newly independent business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys operating in a lean environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the finance infrastructure of a rapidly expanding organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the general ledger and oversee all day-to-day accounting activities.
Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
Prepare and maintain financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Oversee chart of accounts maintenance, accounting policies, and transaction coding.
Analyze revenue activity and reconcile data across multiple operational systems.
Partner with operational teams to support revenue reporting, collections, and financial accuracy.
Perform reserve, allowance, and collectability analyses related to revenue streams.
Assist with cash flow reporting, vendor analysis, budgeting support, and financial planning activities.
Build and enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure as the company continues to scale.
Support audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors and advisors.
Collaborate closely with the CFO on financial reporting, operational initiatives, and strategic projects.
Assist with future system enhancements and accounting process automation initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA strongly preferred.
6+ years of accounting experience within public accounting and/or industry accounting roles.
Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or regional firm audit experience preferred).
Experience owning the month-end close process, general ledger, and financial reporting functions.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
Experience operating in a lean, entrepreneurial, or high-growth environment preferred.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting function.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with executive leadership.
Comfortable building processes and infrastructure within a growing organization.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Texas, REMOTE
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Automationunmatched
Autoscalingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Planningunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Revenue Analysisunmatched
Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
Scalable System Developmentunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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