Accounting Manager

Job Description

Energy Access Innovations is seeking an experienced and hands-on Accounting Manager to support the parent company accounting function and lead core month-end close activities. This hybrid role is based in the Carrollton / Las Colinas area and will be expected to work in the office on a regular basis. This role will be responsible for managing the close process for the parent company, overseeing key accounting operations, reviewing work prepared by a team of three, and helping ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and a strong need for accountability. This person should be able to balance day-to-day execution with process improvement and team leadership while partnering closely with the Controller - EAI.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly close process for the parent company, including preparation, review, and approval of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Manage the close calendar for assigned areas and ensure deadlines are met
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, aged items, and unusual activity
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages for parent company activities
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and supported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy

Corporate and Parent Company Accounting

• Oversee accounting for parent company transactions, including corporate overhead, shared services, treasury-related activity, debt activity, and other centralized functions
• Maintain accounting for intercompany transactions and support intercompany balancing and eliminations in coordination with subsidiary accounting teams
• Support consolidation activities by ensuring parent company data is accurate and complete for reporting purposes
• Assist with corporate allocations and other parent-level entries as applicable
• Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other recurring close items for the parent company

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of 3 direct reports
• Review staff work product for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Set clear expectations, improve accountability, and provide coaching and training to build a strong accounting team
• Help establish standardized processes, documentation, and review controls across the team

Controls, Compliance, and Process Improvement

• Partner with the Controller - EAI to strengthen monthly close procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to increase efficiency, visibility, and accuracy
• Support external audit requests and prepare schedules and documentation as needed
• Assist with accounting policies, workflows, and reporting consistency across the organization
• Support ERP and systems improvement initiatives related to accounting and reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience
• Prior experience managing or mentoring staff
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• ERP experiencerequired; experience in manufacturing, e-commerce, distribution, or other operationally complex environments is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• CPA or CPA-track preferred, but notrequired

Physical Requirements:

• This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting 25+lbs, computerworkand other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonableaccommodation.

EEO Statement:

Energy Access Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.