Manager, Accounting

About the Role

The Manager of Accounting is an experienced professional responsible for overseeing and leading a team of professional staff. This role focuses on planning, managing, and overseeing various general accounting functions, including cash management and month-end close, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and reporting. The Manager interfaces with management at all levels, applying professional judgment, clear communication, and accounting policy expertise to achieve organizational goals while maintaining effective financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including staff training, daily general ledger accounting entries, and monthly accounting close and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of automated and manual month-end accrual entries.
• Post, review, and verify entries posted to subsidiary records and the general ledger.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Establish clear and concise quality standards through repeatable process instructions.
• Maintain existing internal controls over financial reporting and collaborate with others to periodically review, improve, and update key processes and related control descriptions.
• Identify, create, and oversee process improvements by collaborating with management, team members, and external parties.
• Represent the corporate accounting team in the development and maintenance of accounting policy and procedures manuals and a current descriptive chart of accounts.
• Work closely with external auditors, banking, and other regulators associated with periodic audits and examinations.
• Develop an employee-oriented business unit culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and overall high performance.
• Perform other functions as driven by the business’s needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA license required.
• Master’s degree in accounting or other graduate finance degree(s) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively challenging accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Big 4 or large regional accounting firm experience strongly desired.
• Capable of meeting all professional standards of a public accounting firm and/or public company environment.
• Knowledge of diverse business processes in a wide range of industries; financial services industry-specific accounting experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to develop the professional knowledge, skills, and abilities of the team.
• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and high level of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills (ability to anticipate, challenge, interpret, decide, align, and learn).
• Strong analytical skills (ability to accurately assess existing conditions honestly and objectively).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and various business solution applications; Oracle general ledger and enterprise solutions experience a plus.
• Must report to Republic Center at 325 N. St. Paul Street, Dallas, without the need for relocation assistance.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

About Us

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries: PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. PlainsCapital Bank is a leading commercial bank with locations throughout Texas. PrimeLending is a national mortgage provider focused on purchase mortgage originations. HilltopSecurities provides financial advisory, clearing, retail brokerage, and other investment banking services. Hilltop Holdings seeks to build the premier Texas-based diversified financial services holding company through acquisitions and organic growth.

About the Team

The Finance department at Hilltop Holdings manages and optimizes the company’s financial health. Comprised of highly skilled professionals, the team analyzes and interprets financial data, ensures accurate reporting, and maintains compliance with regulations. With a focus on strategic financial planning and forecasting, the department provides insights to guide decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk management. The team collaborates with other departments to support objectives, provide financial guidance, and facilitate resource allocation, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.