Associa · 1 day ago
Accounting Manager
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAssocia is a leading company in community management with over 11,000 team members and 225 branch offices across North America. The Accounting Manager will lead a team of senior accountants, overseeing financial reporting, daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP while driving continuous improvement and delivering insights to support decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Perform and manage accounting processes, including general accounting, and operational accounting
Manage and lead the close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP
Assign and manage workloads, ensuring timely completion of monthly close activities, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports, ensuring completeness and audit readiness
Analyze financial data and variances, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
Lead and manage a team of accountants, both virtual and onsite, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and executive leadership, to support business initiatives and financial transparency
Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial reporting and operational support
Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Develop, train, and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth
Provide technical guidance and oversight into complex accounting issues and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards
Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to support business decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
CPA certification or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred
Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role at a comparably sized company
Experience in both public accounting and corporate environments is a plus
Proven experience managing multi-location or multi-entity accounting operations
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven ability to perform and explain variance analysis across financial statements
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., D 365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Strong customer orientation with the ability to communicate effectively with previous company owners and their accounting teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proactive problem-solver with a keen ability to identify root causes and implement efficient solutions
Collaborative mindset with experience working across departments and remote teams
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Company
Associa
Associa provides management and consultancy services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2008-06-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michelle Johnson
SVP, Chief Information & Transformation Officer
Debra Warren
VP Learning & Development
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