Accounting Manager Houston, TX

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and strengthen fiscal stewardship for the organization in Houston, Texas. This role oversees core accounting activities, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related financial coordination while partnering with leadership on planning and decision support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff, improve processes, and communicate financial insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization's accounting framework by managing financial controls, refining procedures, and monitoring revenue activity to support accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health.
• Produce and review monthly and annual financial deliverables, including statements, reconciliations, payroll-related entries, budget documents, and management reports within established timelines.
• Lead the annual budget cycle, forecasting efforts, cash planning, and longer-range financial analysis in partnership with executive leadership, department managers, and human resources.
• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, identify emerging trends, and present actionable recommendations that help leadership make informed business decisions.
• Coordinate external audit activity by serving as the main contact for auditors and preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial filings in collaboration with accounting team members.
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare financial materials and explain performance trends for board finance and audit committee discussions.
• Work closely with development and organizational leadership on donation tracking, financial strategy, funding alignment, resource planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting support, supervise financial system usage and optimization, and help maintain effective processes across accounting operations.
• Administer the organization's insurance program by managing renewals, certificates, cost allocations, risk considerations, and vendor communication.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff by providing training, performance feedback, coverage support, grant compliance guidance, deadline coordination, and reporting oversight for funded programs.