Accounting Manager II

Manages and oversees general accounting activities to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. Responsible for coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, maintaining effective internal controls, supporting financial audits, and providing financial analysis to leadership. Partners with operational and business leaders to support decision-making, improve processes, and enhance financial performance. May supervise accounting staff and serve as a subject matter expert for accounting policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Manage and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by accounting staff.
• Maintain oversight of general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to support business decisions.
• Lead accounting support for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with operations and business leaders to provide financial insights, evaluate operational performance, and support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and implement accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Analyze complex financial transactions and provide recommendations on accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support cash management activities, working capital initiatives, and other financial planning efforts as assigned.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, train, and provide guidance to accounting staff, fostering professional development and ensuring consistent application of accounting practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and internal control concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounting processes in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret financial results and effectively communicate findings to management.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Proven ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and drive process improvements.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting personnel preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred.

• 7-10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, energy, or multi-site operations preferred.
• Experience with financial audits, month-end close management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls required.

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line.

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