Corporate Accounting Manager

Reports To: Corporate Controller | Location: Westlake, Texas

About the Company

TIME Manufacturing Company is a global leader in the production of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts and equipment, serving industries that demand reliability, safety, and precision. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. Our culture fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and a passion for exceeding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management
  • Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, regulations, U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
  • Oversee and manage accounting operations, including the month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations, chart of accounts, general ledger, consolidation, business process cycles, and monthly journal entries.
  • Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, trial balances, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
  • Support the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and related supporting schedules.
  • Oversee or support accounting for fixed assets, inventory-related inputs, prepaid expenses, accruals, corporate allocations, intercompany transactions, intangibles, goodwill, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare, review, or support corporate addback files, including individual addbacks, consolidation addbacks, and payroll-related addbacks for all business units while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data.
  • Evaluate current accounting functions and design go-forward plans to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Maintain and improve systems and procedures for the effective management of accounting operations.
  • Help establish a comprehensive set of accounting policies and procedures and drive compliance across applicable functions.
• Tax, Compliance, Debt, and Insurance
  • Lead or support corporate federal and state tax filings, including annual tax filings, franchise tax filings, and other compliance-related matters.
  • Coordinate quarterly estimated tax payments to the states, including online payments or voucher preparation and check requests when applicable.
  • Coordinate property tax filings and ensure related reports and supporting data are complete and accurate, including removal or review of intercompany transactions when applicable.
  • Support compliance matters, including state and county notices, annual filings, franchise tax matters, ad hoc incoming mail or notices, and coordination with external service providers such as CT Corporation.
  • Review and support debt-related schedules, including debt roll forwards and loan schedules.
  • Support insurance renewals and other insurance-related accounting, reporting, or compliance matters.
• Strategic Planning and Process Improvement
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and management reporting initiatives.
  • Collaborate with department heads during the annual budgeting process and provide timely financial information to support decision-making.
  • Monitor financial trends, cash flow, and budget variances, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Participate in ERP and other system enhancements or process improvement projects.
  • Support ad hoc projects and special requests from upper management.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, develop, coach, and mentor Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants, and other accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Provide guidance and training to team members, including support for questions, concerns, reconciliations, accounting procedures, and professional development.
  • Supervise day-to-day activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial operations.
• Audit and Compliance
  • Coordinate and support external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and timely responses to auditor inquiries.
  • Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards, ensuring compliance and recommending adjustments as needed.
  • Support the design, implementation, and continued execution of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
  • Monitor, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting procedures.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial information and support decision-making on a timely basis.
  • Work cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury, external auditors, consultants, and other business partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Over 6 years of experience in accounting and finance, including a minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and familiarity with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS where applicable.
• Experience with corporate accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, tax compliance, debt-related reporting, and internal controls preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, multi-entity, corporate, or shared services environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Proven track record of driving results while navigating a fast-changing environment within a rapidly scaling company.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Epicor, OneStream, or similar financial reporting and workflow systems preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.