Accounting Department Manager

Accounting Department Manager
Location: Dallas, Texas | Type: Full-Time – On Site
Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year

Are you a detail-oriented finance pro who loves accuracy, problem-solving, and building strong client relationships? We’re hiring an Accounting Department Manager to play a key role in keeping our finances strong and our team thriving.

Since 1938, W.W. Cannon has been a trusted leader in material handling, storage solutions, and dock & door equipment. We’re a collaborative, customer-focused team where your work makes a real impact—on our customers’ safety, productivity, and success, and on your own professional growth.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Department Manager to oversee all accounting functions for our growing material handling business. This role manages day-to-day accounting operations, supervises accounting staff, collaborates with other departments, ensures financial accuracy and compliance, and partners closely with the President on financial performance and system improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a finance professional who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving challenges, and thrives in a collaborative team setting. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting functions including billing, general ledger, job/cost accounting, revenue recognition, payroll, AP, AR, budgeting, inventory, and financial reporting


• Supervise, train, evaluate, and develop accounting staff; recruit and hire as needed


• Oversee month-end close and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements


• Manage job costing, progress payments/WIP and project margin analysis


• Maintain AR within industry standards, including credit oversight and collections follow-up


• Review and approve invoices; ensure timely AP and maintain vendor relationships


• Manage treasury functions, bank reconciliations, and cash flow


• Prepare sales and use tax filings; assist CPA with tax returns and year-end reporting


• Coordinate audits and maintain organized, accessible financial records


• Manage payroll processing, commissions, benefit changes, and Simple IRA administration


• Utilize and recommend improvements to ERP/accounting system (Oracle NetSuite)


• Prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and special financial reports


• Provide financial insight and recommendations to the President

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• 3–5+ years of accounting experience; contracting/construction experience strongly preferred


• 3+ years supervisory or management experience


• Strong knowledge of job costing, revenue recognition, and GAAP


• Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite, accounting software, and Microsoft Office


• Excellent leadership, communication, prioritization, organization, and time management skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: Commensurate with Experience $ 90,000 - $110,000 (Commensurate with Experience) 


• Competitive Time Off Benefits: Paid Vacation Time Off, Paid Personal/Sick Time Off, and Paid Company Holidays


• Comprehensive Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance; Company Paid Third Party Personal Support Services


• Retirement Planning: Retirement savings plan with company match


• Supportive Growth Culture: Onboarding Training, Focus on Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs


• Employee Recognition: Monthly birthday celebrations, company lunches, and gifts


• Financial Wellness: Complimentary SmartDollar subscription

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use


• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values precision, growth, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you! 

Apply today and let’s grow together.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.