Manager, Accounting

Manager, Accounting

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The Accounting Manager presents a strong opportunity for a senior staff accountant or experienced accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow with the company and help shape accounting processes in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. The Accounting Manager will oversee day‑to‑day functions of the accounting department and be responsible for ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements, maintaining accurate financial records and reporting.

The Accounting Manager must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with upper management. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the site Manager Controller with members of the accounting department reporting to the Accounting Manager.

• Handling day‑to‑day accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close, while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Actively supporting internal and external audits and compliance efforts, preparing SOX documentation, and working through audit requests, while helping build, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Mentoring and supervising accounting staff, conducting performance evaluations and providing training to enhance team skills.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
• Acting as the primary liaison for external auditors, coordinating the preparation of audit materials and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serving as a flexible, hands‑on business partner, investigating and resolving variances, adapting quickly in a fast‑paced environment, and working closely with operations and finance leadership to support business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience (preferably within a public company environment).
• CPA or CPA‑eligible (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced team environment with evolving processes and priorities.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

United States – Texas – Grand Prairie – Triumph Accessory Services

Full‑time