Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of BUHLMANN USA’s financial records and reporting. This position manages the month-end close, oversees daily accounting operations, leads a team of two staff accountants, and serves as a key partner to the BUHLMANN Group’s global Reporting and Controlling teams. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, systems-minded professional with strong leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end closing process and prepare monthly financial reporting in accordance with accrual-based accounting principles
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of two staff accountants, ensuring high standards of accuracy, productivity, and collaboration
• Oversee bank account reconciliations, employee expense report processing, and credit card statement review and posting
• Manage accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R), ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices and customer payments
• Administer credit insurance and actively support payment collection efforts
• Create, implement, and maintain checklists, process documentation, and instructions for recurring tasks to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Support the year-end financial audit process, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries
• Prepare and submit required tax filings, including income, sales, property, and franchise taxes, in collaboration with tax advisors where applicable
• Ensure proper certification, registration, and compliance with local, state, and federal authorities
• Coordinate and communicate with the BUHLMANN Group’s global Reporting and Controlling teams, ensuring alignment with group policies and deadlines
• Monitor and adhere to agreed reporting deadlines, statutory due dates, and internal timelines
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, internal controls, and use of systems

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with a proven track record of responsibility and achievement
• Intimate knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles (US GAAP experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising accounting staff
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and tax-related processes
• Excellent leadership skills and a genuine interest in training, coaching, and developing team members
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a systematic approach to problem solving
• Proven ability to work under time pressure and consistently meet deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience working for foreign-owned companies and collaborating across different time zones and cultures
• Experience with AS/400 (IBM i) systems – highly valued but not required

Additional Requirements

• This is an onsite role based in Pasadena, Texas

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person