General Ledger & Corporate Account Manager

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. Position Summary Rimkus is seeking an experienced Manager, General Ledger & Corporate Accounting to join our Corporate Accounting organization in Houston. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for core general ledger accounting, financial close, balance sheet integrity, and the continued development of our accounting processes and controls. This is an exciting opportunity to join a private equity-backed, global professional services organization during a period of growth and transformation. Beyond owning the day-to-day accounting, the GL Manager will gain exposure to a broad range of strategic finance and accounting initiatives, including ERP transformation, process automation, acquisition integration, financial reporting, audit, internal controls, and other cross-functional projects. The role will work closely with and receive direct mentorship from senior Accounting and Finance leadership, providing an opportunity to broaden both technical and leadership capabilities and gain exposure well beyond a traditional general ledger role. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Financial Close Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, appropriately supported, and delivered within established timelinesMaintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Company accounting policiesReview and approve journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll-related entries, fixed assets, intercompany activity, reclassifications, and other corporate accounting entriesOwn and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, including review of supporting documentation, aging of reconciling items, and timely resolution of discrepanciesPerform and review account analyses and investigate unusual balances, fluctuations, and transactionsPartner with regional and functional accounting teams to ensure consistent accounting treatment and adherence to close requirementsSupport consolidated financial reporting and appropriate accounting across legal entities, business units, and operating locationsContinuously identify opportunities to improve the speed, quality, and predictability of the financial close Accounting Operations & Controls Establish and maintain strong accounting processes, policies, procedures, and supporting documentationStrengthen controls around journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, account ownership, and financial close activitiesIdentify recurring accounting issues and address underlying root causes rather than relying on manual or recurring correctionsEstablish clear ownership and accountability across the general ledger and balance sheetMonitor close performance and implement improvements that enhance both the speed and quality of the closeSupport internal control initiatives and ensure appropriate segregation of duties and review controls are maintainedPromote consistent accounting practices across business units and geographies Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting team, creating clear expectations around ownership, accuracy, responsiveness, and deadlinesReview work prepared by accounting team members and provide timely, constructive feedbackDevelop team capabilities through training, documentation, cross-training, and standardization of accounting practicesFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and strong partnership across Accounting and FinanceEffectively coordinate work performed across geographically dispersed and/or shared-service teamsIdentify opportunities to improve how work is allocated and performed across the accounting organization Audit & Compliance Serve as a key accounting contact during the annual external audit and other financial reviewsPrepare and review audit schedules, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentationCoordinate responses to auditor requests and ensure issues are addressed accurately and timelyAssist with statutory, lender, tax, and other financial reporting requirements as neededSupport implementation and ongoing compliance with Company accounting policies and internal control requirementsPartner effectively with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers Systems, Transformation & Process Improvement Play an active role in accounting systems implementations, enhancements, and broader finance transformation initiativesSupport ERP transition and optimization efforts, including chart-of-accounts design, account mapping, data validation, reconciliation, testing, and implementation of future-state accounting processesIdentify opportunities to automate manual accounting activities and improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processesPartner with Finance, IT, Data & Analytics, Payroll, Tax, and other functions to resolve data and systems issues affecting financial reportingHelp develop standardized accounting processes that can scale with the Company's continued growth and acquisition activityLeverage technology and data analytics to improve reconciliations, close management, reporting, and financial controlsParticipate in acquisition integration, special projects, and other strategic initiatives as opportunities arise Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful responsibility for general ledger accounting and the financial close processStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accountingDemonstrated experience reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial resultsPrior experience supervising, reviewing, or developing accounting professionalsStrong Excel skills and experience working with large or complex financial datasetsExperience working within an ERP environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate accounting matters clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholdersEligible to work in the United States Preferred CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferredBig 4 or other national/regional public accounting experience preferred, but not requiredCombination of public accounting and industry experienceExperience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive, or rapidly transforming organizationExperience with multi-entity and/or international accounting environmentsExperience within professional services, engineering, consulting, or other project-based businessesExperience participating in an ERP implementation or significant finance-system transformationExperience with Deltek, 3E, or similar enterprise/project-based ERP systemsExperience with accounting automation, data analytics, or tools such as Alteryx or Power BI Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWork From Home