The Friedkin Group · 4 months ago
Lead Accountant, Family Office
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Friedkin Group is a company that values its associates and provides opportunities for career growth and personal development. The Lead Accountant will oversee general accounting activities and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and practices while serving as a subject matter expert for the team.
Executive Office
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and adhere to accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and industry practices
Serve as subject matter lead for the general ledger and financial control processes
Demonstrate a complete understanding of the chart of accounts, complex company hierarchy, and financial statement structure
Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
Responsible for ensuring critical family member finance and accounting requests are addressed accurately and with a sense of urgency
Exhibit an elevated level of customer service behaviors with both internal and external customers
Ensure documentation of standard operating procedures for crucial accounting processes are maintained and updated periodically
Collaborate with operational teams to identify areas for improvement as businesses expand and ensure internal controls are adhered to and monitored
Make recommendations for process improvements and workflow efficiencies, ensuring compliance with internal audit and accounting principles
Prepares and reviews all financial data, including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, and journal entries. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), IFRS, company policies, and industry practices
Leads initiative to improve departmental processes and procedures in terms of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Execute a monthly general ledger close for assigned entities to ensure accurate and timely performance of financial data reporting
Oversee the preparation of required reports and journal entries for month-end close. Other reports include month-end report sets, general ad hoc requests, historical research, and other reports as assigned
Analyze, generate, and process intercompany entries and related needed to adjust or reallocate expenses between business units. Prepare, review, and/or post intercompany billing timely
Prepare, review, and/or post AR-related transactions for intercompany collections
Maintain well-documented work papers and source documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations. As part of the reconciliation process, review the reasonableness of balance sheet and income statement accounts to determine that all necessary entries have been recorded accurately
Conduct variance analysis to explain actual results to budgeted results and provide variance explanations monthly
Assist with internal audits/assessments to ensure the organization follows company policies and processes and complies with Federal, State, and Company policies
Assist in reviewing and/or preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules, and tax forms as requested
Supports the business planning process by providing financial data and analysis
Assists in the preparation of organizational financial statements and presentations
Fulfills responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Company policies and operating standards, and applicable federal and state laws
Other job duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant degree required
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting environment is required
Strong understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external partners
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Expertise in Excel and Microsoft Office is required
Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Preferred
Public accounting experience is a plus
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus
Family Office accounting experience is preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Spreadsheet Server, Power BI, and Concur is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Retirement plans
Generous paid leave
Company
The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is a private consortium investing in automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports, and adventure sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Davidson
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Adriana Estrada
Executive Assistant to CIO
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