Accounting Department Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and support operational decision-making. This on-site role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent critical-thinking abilities, and the capacity to solve problems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing complex, multi-unit financial activities. A hospitality background is helpful but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for multiple business units.
• Maintain the integrity general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Determine proper accounting treatment for wide range of financial transactions.
• Recording and verifying transactions
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed.
• Perform budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies.
• Review and reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Identify discrepancies and significant variances, investigate issues, and develop solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support operational leaders.
• Assist auditors with required documentation during financial audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for accounting systems and processes.
• Prepare and file various sales tax and other required regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–5+ years of progressive full cycle accounting experience; multi‑unit or multi‑location experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP core accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient in accounting software (Intaact/SAGE strongly preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to manage a department of 6 staff accountants
• Hospitality or restaurant industry experience helpful but not required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong time‑management and prioritization
• Adaptability in a dynamic, multi‑unit environment
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements
• Attitude of ensuring the timely and accurate completion of assigned projects
• Supports and collaborates effectively with colleagues
• Takes initiative to seek out additional assignments upon completion of primary tasks

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

Restaurants

Fort Worth, TX $146,700 - $335,100 1 week ago