Accounting and Finance Manager, North America

CM Biomass is strengthening its U.S. Finance organization and is looking for an Accounting and Finance Manager who will own core accounting, close, and compliance activities across U.S. entities while partnering closely with Operations and Group Finance. Our Finance teams play a critical role in supporting operational performance, transparency, and strong financial governance.

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting, cost accounting, and production reporting for manufacturing sites
• Lead and support physical inventory counts and inventory audits, including reconciliation to the general ledger
• Act as a primary accounting contact for external auditors and support annual audits
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and supporting schedules for Group Finance
• Prepare and coordinate Cap Ex business case plans, including financial analysis, assumptions, and supporting documentation
• Support capital expenditure (Cap Ex) governance, including tracking approved projects versus actual spend

• Serve as primary liaison with external tax preparers for U.S. entities
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings
• Support tax audits, notices, and information requests
• Provide data and support for intercompany and transfer pricing matters

• Support banking and treasury activities, including account administration and coordination with banks
• Review and approve payment runs and manual payments in accordance with Delegation of Authority
• Ensure segregation of duties, documentation, and compliance with internal controls
• Support maintenance and improvement of accounting policies and procedures

• Ensure U.S. legal entities remain in good standing
• Maintain LLC documentation, annual state filings, and registered agent requirements
• Support entity formation, changes, or dissolutions in coordination with Legal and Group Finance

• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and close efficiency
• Act as a key user for D365 Finance and related reporting tools
• Support automation and data quality initiatives

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
• Typically, 4–6 years of experience, including public accounting and/or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of IFRS, inventory accounting, and internal controls
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax preparers, and banks
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to operate independently
• ERP and BI experience preferred; D365 Finance is a plus

CM Biomass is a global leader in sustainable biomass solutions, operating across North America, Europe and Asia. We combine an international footprint with a flat organization, fast decision‑making and a strong focus on trust, collaboration and performance.

You will step into a role with real responsibility, clear visibility and meaningful impact. The position offers opportunities for professional development and encourages proactive collaboration with teams across the organization to drive value.

Location: Houston, TX (onsite Monday–Thursday, WFH Friday)

Travel: Up to 10%

Start date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and application by pressing the "Apply" button.

For more information about the role, please contact recruitment partner, Birte Haakansson, at  Slater Consult is CM Biomass’ recruiting partner for this position.

CM Biomass is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to EEOC guidelines. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and may conduct testing at any time.