Manager Of Program Operations Jobs in Georgetown, TX

RigUp is hiring a Manager of Accounting who will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of our monthly close process, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This person will also lead a team of accountants, drive process improvements (including the use of AI), and collaborate cross-functionally to support financial audits, payroll, and operational accounting.

Why Join Us? Our ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong people management experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and in the weeds. They know how to develop and motivate high-performing teams, provide clear direction and feedback, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture. They should thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at cross-functional communication, and have a passion for building scalable, efficient accounting processes that support both team growth and business success.

• General Responsibilities: 
  • Work closely with accounting and operations groups to develop a timely financial reporting framework 
  • Manage integration and consolidation of processes into RigUp's financial reporting processes, including monthly close cycle, reporting requirements, review of results, identifying accounting and operational items, internal controls and accounting policies 
  • Identify opportunities and drive changes to streamline accounting activities in a scalable way to adapt for the growth of the business
  • Manage and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Serve as an effective business partner to many departments including operational departments throughout the company, while working effectively with the Executive team and other key stakeholders
  • Work directly with operational payroll and invoicing teams to ensure GAAP compliant processes 
  • Support quarterly and year-end financial audits with external auditors
  • Oversee the implementation of special projects, new initiatives, system changes, process improvements as assigned
• GL Management:
  • Looking for a candidate to be a GL hawk and know all the GL activity by heart so that they can timely identify discrepancies 
  • Manage other team members' GL activity to ensure in compliance with recordation expectations
  • Support the team in meeting their accounting close deadlines
• People Management:
  • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to help team members grow in their roles and careers including goal-setting and performance reviews
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that encourages accountability, trust, and open communication
  • Assign, delegate, and prioritize projects and tasks according to functional requirements and skills
  • Set clear goals and expectations, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement through regular check-ins and performance reviews
  • Partner cross-functionally to align team priorities with company objectives and ensure smooth collaboration across departments
  • Lead with empathy and clarity, helping navigate change, resolve conflicts, and build team resilience

• 6+ years of public accounting and/or manager level accounting experience, including 3+ years building teams and managing people
• Demonstrated excellence in direct people management
• Has the ability to work independently through self review
• Experience and ability in working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders across the organization with the ability to move in and out of the details 
• Hands on experience with month end close 
• Ability to perceive, manage, understand and communicate with partners across the organization
• Both technical and operational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• CPA 

• Experience with Netsuite, Sigma, ActiveDisclosure, SQL a plus

• Regular, on-time attendance
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone
• Ability to use office computer programs such as e-mail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to manipulate office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone