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Senior Manager of Accounting
Location: Addison, TX
Office Schedule: Hybrid
About the Opportunity
Steven Douglas is partnering with an established, multi-location retail organization to hire a Senior Manager of Accounting. Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Controls, this leader will run core accounting operations, build scalable processes, and develop a high-performing team, while keeping financial reporting accurate, timely, and audit ready.
Responsibilities
- Direct corporate accounting functions, including the general ledger and period-end close
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of accounting professionals
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Safeguard balance sheet integrity through rigorous reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely issue resolution
- Ensure all assigned accounting areas and transactions follow US GAAP
- Head up internal and external audit support, including SOX controls, documentation, and remediation
- Create, document, and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Spot inefficiencies and risks in current processes and drive automation, system enhancements, and reporting upgrades that improve accuracy, scalability, and timeliness
- Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, IT, and other business partners to support accounting needs and company initiatives
- Take on complex special projects such as process redesigns, system implementations, new accounting standard adoptions, and integrations
- Act as a hands-on leader who balances strategic oversight with direct execution, stepping into any accounting function or providing interim coverage during peak close periods, organizational changes, or system transitions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Active CPA license
- 7 to 9 years of progressive accounting experience
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP
- Track record of building, standardizing, and scaling accounting processes in a growing company
- Experience managing and developing accounting teams
- Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP, plus advanced Excel skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communicator who partners well with non-financial stakeholders
Preferred
- Retail or multi-location industry background
- Public accounting experience, with Big 4 or regional firm experience a plus
- Experience with SOX compliance and audit readiness
- Proven ability to lead change, process transformation, and system implementations
- Proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style focused on continuous improveme