Corporate Accounting Supervisor - Houston, TX

OVERVIEW

The Corporate Accounting Supervisor assists the Corporate Accounting leadership in supervising the team. Must have a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and possess the ability to independently manage processes while utilizing financial analysis expertise to ensure accuracy & completeness of financial statements and internal reports

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises corporate accounting staff.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business-related field is required. Master's preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field; prior supervisory experience a plus.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

• Public accounting firm experience a plus.

• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.

• Oracle and/or OneStream experience a plus.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong change agent with proven ability to streamline, add efficiencies, and implement new processes and technologies.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting processes.

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, support, and training as needed. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment to promote team productivity and growth.

• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff accountants.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls. Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.

• Continuously assess accounting processes and procedures to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains. Implement improvements and best practices to enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, and strengthen internal controls.

• Conduct financial analysis and variance analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.

• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, tax, treasury, and operations, to facilitate cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment of accounting processes with organizational goals.

• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by senior management, such as system implementations, process enhancements, or ad hoc financial analyses.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, client contracts, subcontracts, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and managers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Proficient in the use of standard business financial mathematical functions with the aid of a PC spreadsheet package or calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance. Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. Require close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally, may conduct or participate in a field trip to existing or new plants. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and airborne particles.