Accounting Manager in Houston, Texas at Tokyo Gardens Company

Tokyo Gardens Company (TGC) is a Houston-based company providing full-service sushi and Asian food operations in retail stores, universities and corporate offices nationwide for over 20 years. Our company is growing rapidly, and every team member plays a key role in that growth. Our success is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which supports personal growth and development, fosters an inclusive work culture, and rewards innovation and excellence.

To learn more about us, please visit www.tgcsushi.com

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for utilizing their strong accounting knowledge and exercising sound judgment to optimize financial operations and improve how we work, rather than simply maintaining the status quo. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate accounting, financial management, and regulatory reporting, and will manage multiple priorities to ensure financial data is processed timely, accurately, and efficiently. This is a high-impact role tailored for someone eager to expand their scope and grow into accounting leadership as the business scales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including functional responsibility over bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, driving continuous improvement in close timeliness and accuracy.
• Support multi-entity and multi-division accounting across TGC's business units and subsidiaries.
• Continually improve and optimize systems and procedures. Initiate corrective action plan or update SOPs as needed.
• Support NetSuite process improvement and automation initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and feedback, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to present to senior leaders and owners of the Company.
• Support external audit and tax preparation coordination, and assist with regulatory and compliance reporting.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with vendors, customers, and internal team members.
• Collaborate and build effective relationships with other departments.
• Perform other responsibilities and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Masters’ degree or CPA is strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of experience as an accountant or in an accounting related function required.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing a team required.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software, NetSuite highly preferred.
• Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel required
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability insurance)
• 401k plan with company match
• Annual bonus incentive

Additional Information:

• Work location: Onsite Houston HQ office, Monday to Friday
• Job Type: Full Time

Tokyo Gardens Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.