Sr Accounting Manager

At EZCORP we are a growing team focused on creating and changing the pawn industry as we know it today. We believe that our platform enabled lending and e-commerce solutions will revolutionize our ability to attract, engage and service our customers across the United States, Mexico and Latin America.

Join us now for an opportunity to be a part of a team that wants to provide access to short-term cash for every person – everywhere!

The Company:

Founded in Austin in 1989, EZCORP has grown into a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States, Mexico and Latin America. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained and providing an industry-leading customer experience.

What’s in it for you:

Ground Floor opportunity with EZCORP, a company with a start-up, purpose-driven mentality where innovative and agile problem solving are part of our DNA along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Address:

Texas The Senior Manager of Operational Accounting provides leadership, support and consultation in all areas of operational accounting. This role maintains a system of internal controls that ensures the company maintains and adheres to financial reporting policies, SEC and US GAAP requirements and other compliance related activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility Oversees the month, quarter, and year-end close processes for operational accounting, including account reconciliations and financial statement schedules

Serves as company-wide owner of lease accounting (ASC 842) and administration of the Lucernex lease management system

Leads SOX 404 compliance for operational accounting, including control design, documentation, and remediation

Critical and Essential Tasks Leads and reviews the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for operational accounting, ensuring accurate and timely journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement schedules

Performs variance analysis for assigned areas of responsibility, identifying and explaining fluctuations to actual and budget/forecast, and escalating anomalies to the Corporate Controller Serves as the company-wide subject matter expert for lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease classification, initial and subsequent measurement, and disclosure requirements

Prepares audit schedules, PBC (prepared-by-client) items, and supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and the annual audit; serves as a primary point of contact for external auditor requests

Designs, implements, and maintains internal controls over financial reporting for operational accounting processes to ensure SOX 404 compliance, including control documentation, walkthroughs, and evidence retention

Identifies opportunities to improve close efficiency, automate manual processes, and strengthen controls across operational accounting

Hires, trains, develops, and retains competent accounting staff; conducts performance evaluations and manages staff development plans

Builds a collaborative, team-oriented culture within the group and across cross-functional finance/accounting partners

Supports M&A integration activities (accounting onboarding, opening balance sheet reviews, SOX scoping) for acquired entities as needed

Completes other duties and special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller Requirements Experience8 + years of experience

Including 1- 5 years of previous management responsibility

Hands-on experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 required

Experience with lease management systems (Lucernex preferred) strongly preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting or Finance Certified public accountant (CPA) required

Competencies

Technical & Professional Skills Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience building and managing a team Ability to leverage systems and drive process improvements

Experience with full close-cycle accounting

Excellent mathematical skills

Experience in budgeting and forecasting

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience in public accounting /large corporations

Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal…