Lead Accountant

LHH is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant for a privately held services organization in Dallas, Texas. In this high-visibility role you will own full-cycle accounting and monthly financial reporting for two growing operating companies within the group.

• Lead the monthly close for two entities, preparing and presenting complete financial statements to the Controller, CFO, and Director of FP&A.
• Produce and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy as the organization migrates from cash- to accrual-basis accounting.
• Oversee daily accounts-payable and
  -receivable workflow—approving vouchers, coding expenses, scheduling payments, posting deposits, and driving timely collections.
• Maintain a clean general ledger and balance-sheet schedules, resolving discrepancies before period-end deadlines.
• Monitor ERP activity for production, inventory, purchasing, and customer rebates; investigate variances and correct data issues.
• Partner with the Director of Operations on inventory counts, monthly reviews, and ad-hoc financial analysis that supports strategic decisions.
• Supervise and develop one AP/AR clerk, setting priorities and fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Uphold internal controls and corporate accounting policies, ensuring audit readiness across all processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Documented ownership of multi-entity financial‑statement preparation and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to translate cash‑basis activity to accrual reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, V‑lookups) and prior ERP experience;
  Datacor or Sage 100 familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems in a fast‑growing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience - or readiness to coach and oversee an AP/AR professional - is highly desirable.