Accounting Manager

Harmer has partnered with our manufacturing client to identify an Accounting Manager (or Senior Accountant) for a highly visible opportunity supporting a growing, multi-entity organization. This role offers direct exposure to executive leadership, the ability to influence processes, and strong long-term growth potential.Key responsibilities:• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities• Prepare and review financial reporting packages, reconciliations, and supporting schedules• Support consolidations and multi-entity accounting activities• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide insight to leadership• Partner with operations to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives• Support audits, internal controls, and compliance efforts• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and accounting best practices• Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership on business decisions and growth initiativesIdeal background:Experience and Education: ✔ 5+ years of progressive accounting experience✔ Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and close processes✔ Strong Excel skills and ERP experience✔ Manufacturing, industrial, or multi-entity experience preferred but not required✔ Process improvement mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment✔ Strong communication skills and desire for increased visibility with leadershipWhy consider this opportunity?⭐ Highly visible role with direct interaction with executive leadership⭐ Opportunity to make an impact in a growing organization rather than being one person on a large team⭐ Competitive compensation + bonus potential⭐ Career growth potential for someone seeking increased responsibility and advancement⭐ Flexible leadership environment focused on results, not micromanagementCompensation: Up to $135K + bonus potentialSchedule: Houston area | Primarily onsite with flexibility as needed