Senior Manager, Accounting (Houston, TX, US) @ Baylor College of Medicine Prod

Summary The Senior Manager, Accounting leads accounting operations and oversees the preparation of accurate financial reports and analyses that support management decision-making. This position establishes effective processes, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages accounting professionals, and may oversee specialized accounting functions. The Senior Manager also helps translate organizational strategy into operational plans that strengthen financial accountability and support long-term departmental goals. Job

Duties Accounting Operations

• Manages the department’s daily accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial close processes, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Oversees the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial information used to support departmental decision-making.
• Controls and Compliance: Establishes and monitors accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation practices to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Analyzes financial results, identifies trends or risks, and provides leadership with clear recommendations supporting operational and strategic priorities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates with departmental leaders and other functional teams on financial projects, process improvements, reporting requirements, and issue resolution.
• Specialized Accounting: Oversees assigned accounting functions and ensures financial records are complete, accurate, properly supported, and audit-ready.
• Team Leadership: Supervises and develops accounting staff, assigns priorities, reviews work, provides guidance, and promotes accountability and professional growth.
• Leads daily accounting operations, including financial reporting, account reconciliation, period-end close activities, and review of accounting records.
• Oversees the preparation and analysis of financial reports, identifies variances and trends, and provides recommendations to departmental leadership.
• Develops and monitors accounting procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation to maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Partners with departmental and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and support financial projects and organizational priorities.
• Supervises accounting staff by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, providing guidance, and supporting employee development.
• Oversees specialized accounting activities and helps manage the department’s operational plans and budget responsibilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
• Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.