Accounting and Finance Manager

Overview

Acara Solutions is looking for an Accounting and Finance Manager for one of our clients in Texas.

• First dedicated finance hire in the U.S. The facility has been operational for ~12 months, with ~60 employees today.
• Current finance support consists of: one junior local finance resource who is exiting; back‑office accounting support from the India team.
• The role is being created to ensure: strong financial discipline; accurate local accounting and compliance; scalable processes as the U.S. operation grows.

CFO's definition of success: A disciplined executor who ensures accuracy, compliance, and clean handoffs to the India back office while enabling growth without introducing risk.

Not a true greenfield build, but meaningful setup work. SAP is fully implemented and live. India SOPs exist but will need local adaptation to U.S. standards and regulations.

• The role will: partially design processes; localize India processes to U.S. GAAP, tax, and compliance requirements; ensure India standards are still followed.

Limited tolerance for errors, particularly in compliance and vendor payments.

The role is primarily execution‑focused, not strategic policy‑setting. Independent authority is limited to day‑to‑day execution and local oversight.

• Key expectations: proactively question unclear processes; ensure accuracy before transactions are sent to India; escalates issues appropriately rather than operate in isolation.

Final decision‑making authority ultimately resides with India leadership.

• Functional reporting is into India.
• Standard U.S. business hours are expected.
• SAP and MIS reporting are already in place.

• Known risks the CFO wants mitigated: inaccurate accounting or invoicing; payment backlogs; weak invoice review controls; gaps in understanding U.S. tax and filing requirements.

A CPA is retained (India‑based) to support tax matters.

Success traits in global roles: strong communication, attention to detail, comfort working across time zones, and disciplined follow‑through.

• The role will be hands‑on initially, with responsibility to: oversee month‑end close; ensure journal entries and ledgers are accurate; review reconciliations; validate vendor invoices before processing.

Over time, the role may evolve toward leadership, but hands‑on ownership remains critical in the near term.

• SAP is fully operational and owned centrally.
• No immediate system implementations planned.
• The role will participate in future system decisions but is not expected to lead implementations.
• Manufacturing ERP experience is considered essential.

• No current compliance issues identified.
• Priority is maintaining accuracy as the business scales rapidly.
• The role will interact with auditors, tax advisors, and third‑party vendors.

• Red flags for the CFO include: poor documentation; inaccurate reporting; missed filings; weak controls.

• Strong partnership expected with: GM and Plant Manager; inventory auditors; local tax authorities and county auditors.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is mandatory.
• The role may influence cost, inventory, and capital decisions but is not intended to be director‑level today.

• Headcount expected to grow from ~50 to ~150 employees in the next 12 months.
• Automation may offset some finance headcount needs.
• A future U.S. finance team is expected, but timing and structure remain fluid.
• Long‑term growth into a Controller or Finance Director role is possible.

Required Skills /

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience.
• Manufacturing accounting background.
• Experience with controls, reporting, and process discipline.
• Prior experience working with India or offshore teams is a significant advantage.
• High energy, agile, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Willing to travel to India periodically.
• Curious about cost savings and U.S. manufacturing incentives.
• No bonus structure currently in place.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.