Accounting & Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Operations & Accounting Manager

Location: North Houston, TX 77067
Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid — Minimum 3 Days Onsite
Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 Base Salary, Depending on Experience

About the Opportunity

A global manufacturer of highly engineered oilfield equipment and valves is seeking a Operations & Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and business operations for its Houston facility.

This role will initially have a strong accounting focus, including AP, AR, inventory, month-end close, financial controls, and the transition from a legacy ERP system to SAP. Over time, the position will expand into broader operations, process improvement, project management, vendor management, and team leadership .

The Houston facility works closely with the company’s corporate office in China, so business-level Mandarin and English communication skills are required . The successful candidate will communicate regularly with the China team and must be comfortable working across cultures and time zones.

Reporting directly to the CEO , this person will become the primary day-to-day leader of the Houston operation as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Manage AP, AR, inventory, payroll, cash management, and general accounting for the Houston operation.
• Own the month-end close, including accruals, depreciation, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and standard costing.
• Reconcile financial and transactional information from the China team with supporting documentation.
• Process transactions in Dynamics AX and transition to SAP as part of the ERP implementation.
• Prepare payments and wire transfers for executive approval.
• Provide management reporting on revenues, costs, margins, and project performance.
• Assist with banking, treasury, letters of credit, VAT, tax, audit, and compliance matters.

Operations & Projects

• Lead the Houston side of the SAP implementation and help align processes with the company’s global standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, or outsource inefficient processes.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams in Houston and China.
• Manage the Houston facility expansion, including contractors, equipment, timelines, and project coordination.
• Take ownership of special projects and provide the CEO and ownership with regular updates and recommendations.

Vendor & Team Management

• Evaluate and manage outside accounting, CPA, legal, and other professional service providers.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, contractors, customers, and business partners.
• Serve as the senior day-to-day presence for the Houston operation, particularly when the CEO is traveling.
• Supervise office and production-control personnel as the team grows.
• Monitor business activity, identify issues, and escalate matters appropriately to the CEO and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field .
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience , with exposure to operations beyond traditional accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory accounting, standard costing, financial controls, and month-end close .
• Business-level Mandarin proficiency required , with the ability to communicate effectively with the corporate office in China both verbally and in writing.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working across international teams, cultures, and time zones.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, including purchasing, inventory, production, order flow, and shipping.
• ERP experience; Dynamics AX and/or SAP strongly preferred .
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed and comfortable making sound decisions without extensive supervision.
• Ability to build relationships across accounting, operations, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain.
• Houston-area resident able to work onsite at least three days per week.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, industrial equipment, oil & gas, or engineered products.
• U.S. subsidiary of an international or foreign-owned company.
• Direct experience working with a corporate headquarters outside the United States.
• SAP implementation or other major ERP implementation experience.
• Process automation, outsourcing, or workflow improvement experience.
• Facility expansion, construction, or major operational project experience.
• Supervisory experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to expand into a broader operations leadership role, work directly with the CEO and ownership, and play a key role in the growth of a global organization.