Finance Manager

If you have spent the last several years inside a corporate accounting organization owning close, reconciliations, financial reporting, controls, and the day‑to‑day accounting activity behind the numbers, this position is built around that experience. American Jereh is adding a Finance Manager in Houston to help lead accounting operations across an active, operational business environment. This is not an audit-only or FP&A-only position. The role requires someone comfortable moving between the general ledger, close process, reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, team leadership, and conversations with operating leadership. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, industrial equipment, power generation, or other asset‑intensive environments will be particularly relevant. Location: Houston, Texas Work Arrangement: Full‑time onsite Experience: 5–10 years of in‑house corporate accounting / finance preferred CPA: Preferred American Jereh is seeking a Finance Manager with direct in‑house corporate accounting experience to help lead day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and business financial support from our Houston office. This position is designed for an accounting professional who has worked inside an operating company and understands what it means to own the numbers from transaction through close and financial reporting. The Finance Manager will oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month‑end and year‑end close, account and bank reconciliations, fixed assets, cost and inventory accounting, intercompany activity, audit support, financial analysis, and internal controls. The role will also partner with operations, supply chain, service, management, and international finance teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen processes, and support business performance. Key Responsibilities Lead daily corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and intercompany transactions. Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules. Own and maintain the accounting close calendar and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and accounting work prepared by team members. Lead monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items. Prepare and review internal financial statements, management reports, balance‑sheet schedules, and supporting financial analysis. Ensure financial transactions and reporting comply with US GAAP, company policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, documentation, and reconciliation discipline. Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare schedules, documentation, account analyses, and responses to audit requests. Manage multi‑entity and intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, settlements, consolidation support, and resolution of intercompany differences. Oversee fixed‑asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and reconciliations. Support cost and inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, physical inventory, cycle counts, inventory reserves, and related reconciliations. Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, liquidity requirements, and other financial indicators affecting operations. Analyze revenue, margins, costs, expenses, and profitability to support management decision‑making. Partner with operations, supply chain, service, and management teams to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, financial controls, and business performance. Supervise, coach, and develop accounting personnel, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, setting expectations, and monitoring performance. Develop and improve accounting policies, standard operating procedures, close processes, approval workflows, and internal accounting practices. Identify opportunities for accounting automation, process improvement, standardization, and reporting enhancements. Coordinate tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, business planning, risk management, and performance‑improvement initiatives. Coordinate with international finance teams regarding reporting requirements, intercompany activity, accounting matters, and cross‑border financial processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 5–10 years of progressive in‑house corporate accounting or finance experience within an operating company . Demonstrated direct responsibility for corporate accounting activities rather than experience limited primarily to external audit, advisory, or consulting. 3+ years of accounting leadership, supervisory, or team‑lead experience. Hands‑on ownership of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, monthly close, and financial reporting. Direct experience managing or supporting month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close within a corporate accounting environment. Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and balance‑sheet reconciliations. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP. Experience maintaining or improving internal controls over financial reporting. Experience coordinating external audits and preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation. Experience with multi‑entity accounting, intercompany transactions, or consolidation support. Hands‑on ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or a comparable platform. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and accounting‑process discipline. Ability to partner effectively with operational and management teams. Preferred Qualifications CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure. Corporate accounting experience within manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, oilfield equipment, industrial services, power generation, engineering, or another asset‑intensive business. Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and cost of goods sold. Experience with cash flow, working capital, liquidity, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience supporting multiple legal entities and intercompany accounting. Experience working within an international corporate structure. Prior public accounting experience when combined with substantial in‑house corporate accounting experience. Bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese proficiency. Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, or automation. #J-18808-Ljbffr