Accounting Manager (contract)

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a growing consumer products organization in Dallas, Texas on a Contract to Permanent basis. This position is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial operations while strengthening processes in a dynamic, expanding environment. The role will oversee core accounting activities across multiple entities and partner with business leaders to support accurate reporting, compliance, and operational decision-making.

This is a 3-6 month contract position with potential for contract-to-hire.

Hybrid work schedule: 4 days a week in the office in the Uptown Dallas area (monday-Thursday)

Accounting Manager (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Direct monthly and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

• Prepare and evaluate key financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis for leadership review.

• Oversee general ledger operations by managing journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.

• Supervise accounting support functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting to maintain accurate records.

• Manage inventory accounting processes, including product costing and purchase price variance analysis, with a focus on maintaining reliable inventory valuation.

• Administer intercompany accounting by reconciling balances and resolving transaction differences between entities.

• Support consolidated reporting and provide documentation required for internal audits, external audits, tax preparation, and compliance activities.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement efforts by refining accounting procedures, strengthening internal controls, and assisting with system enhancements.

• Collaborate with operations, human resources, and executive leadership to align accounting activities with broader business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong command of full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Proven experience with inventory accounting; background supporting finished goods environments is preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of intercompany accounting within multi-entity organizations; multinational or multi-currency exposure is a plus.
• Experience assisting with audit requests, tax support, and compliance-related reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience working in SAP; familiarity with SAP Business ByDesign and ADP payroll is advantageous.