Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

WORK LOCATION DETAILS

Work Location:

Home Office -

Coppell, TX Work Schedule:

Hybrid Onsite:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Work from

Home:

Mondays, Fridays

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the company's financial reporting function, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and trial balance, and leading technical accounting initiatives. This role owns the end-to-end financial reporting process, including internal and external reporting packages, and serves as a key steward of accounting accuracy, consistency and compliance with US GAAP. The Manager drives process improvements across systems and reporting, partners cross-functionally to support a scalable and efficient accounting environment and plays a key role in evaluating and advancing the use of technology and AI-enabled tools to modernize accounting operations and enhance data accessibility. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset, with the ability to operate independently while guiding team members and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Reporting Own the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for internal leadership, lenders, and external stakeholders Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all reporting deliverables Oversee financial statement preparation and disclosures in compliance with US GAAP Serve as the primary owner of reporting governance, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across all deliverables General Ledger, Trial Balance & Month End Close Maintain ownership of the general ledger, trial balance, and chart of accounts, ensuring integrity and proper classification across all entities Lead efforts to standardize and optimize account structures to support reporting and scalability Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial data structures and business needs Oversee and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and complex accounting areas (ie - stock-based compensation, add-backs, non-recurring items, etc) Lead variance analysis and investigation of financial results Support and enhance close processes in partnership with accounting leadership Technical Accounting, Special Projects & Controls Lead the assessment and implementation of new accounting guidance and its impact on financial statements and operations Prepare and review technical accounting memos and documentation Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures Provide guidance on complex and non-routine transactions Support audit requests and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards Support system implementations and enhancements (ie - ERP, equity, loyalty programs, etc.) as a key partner to accounting leadership Support the ongoing maintenance and execution of internal control processes across the enterprise, including control ownership coordination, documentation updates, remediation follow-up, and leveraging external resources as needed to sustain an effective controls framework. Assist in ensuring accounting requirements are appropriately reflected in system configurations Technology, Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Drive adoption of technology solutions and AI-enabled tools, including evaluation of emerging capabilities (i.e. - agentic AI) to improve accounting processes and reporting Identify and implement automation opportunities by leveraging available technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting workflows Partner with Finance and IT to improve data accessibility, reporting capabilities, and system integration Participate in system implementations, enhancements, and process redesign efforts to support a scalable and efficient accounting environment Leadership & Cross Functional Collaboration Oversee work performed by staff, senior accountants, and offshore resources Provide coaching, review, and development support, fostering growth and accountability across the team Oversee accounting areas such as equity, compensation and loyalty programs Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Accounting Operations, Tax and other relevant groups to support reporting and analysis Provide timely and accurate accounting insights to support business decisions Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporting efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area CPA strongly preferred 6-10+ years of accounting experience (large public accounting + industry preferred) Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting Experience with consolidations, intercompany accounting, and trial balance management Experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation Large ERP experience required (SAP & BPC preferred) Advanced excel skills with ability to work with large data sets

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Strong leadership and ownership mindset Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions Comfort with evolving technologies and systems Intellectual curiously and willingness to explore, test, and adopt new tools, systems, and ways of working Self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement