Sr Accounting Manager

At   EZCORP   we are a growing team focused on creating and changing the pawn industry as we know it today. We believe that our platform enabled lending and e-commerce solutions will revolutionize our ability to attract, engage and service our customers across the United States, Mexico and Latin America. Join us now for an opportunity to be a part of a team that wants to provide access to short-term cash for every person – everywhere! The Company: Founded in Austin in 1989, EZCORP has grown into a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States, Mexico and Latin America. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained and providing an industry-leading customer experience. What’s in it for you: Ground Floor opportunity with EZCORP, a company with a start-up, purpose-driven mentality where innovative and agile problem solving are part of our DNA along with competitive compensation and benefits. Address: Texas The Senior Manager of Operational Accounting provides leadership, support and consultation in all areas of operational accounting. This role maintains a system of internal controls that ensures the company maintains and adheres to financial reporting policies, SEC and US GAAP requirements and other compliance related activities. Key Areas of Responsibility Oversees the month, quarter, and year-end close processes for operational accounting, including account reconciliations and financial statement schedules Serves as company-wide owner of lease accounting (ASC 842) and administration of the Lucernex lease management system Leads SOX 404 compliance for operational accounting, including control design, documentation, and remediation Critical and Essential Tasks Leads and reviews the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for operational accounting, ensuring accurate and timely journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement schedules Performs variance analysis for assigned areas of responsibility, identifying and explaining fluctuations to actual and budget/forecast, and escalating anomalies to the Corporate Controller Serves as the company-wide subject matter expert for lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease classification, initial and subsequent measurement, and disclosure requirements Prepares audit schedules, PBC (prepared-by-client) items, and supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and the annual audit; serves as a primary point of contact for external auditor requests Designs, implements, and maintains internal controls over financial reporting for operational accounting processes to ensure SOX 404 compliance, including control documentation, walkthroughs, and evidence retention Identifies opportunities to improve close efficiency, automate manual processes, and strengthen controls across operational accounting Hires, trains, develops, and retains competent accounting staff; conducts performance evaluations and manages staff development plans Builds a collaborative, team-oriented culture within the group and across cross-functional finance/accounting partners Supports M&A integration activities (accounting onboarding, opening balance sheet reviews, SOX scoping) for acquired entities as needed Completes other duties and special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller Requirements Experience 8+ years of experience Including 1- 5 years of previous management responsibility Hands-on experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 required Experience with lease management systems (Lucernex preferred) strongly preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in  in Accounting or Finance Certified public accountant (CPA) required Competencies Technical & Professional Skills Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience building and managing a team Ability to leverage systems and drive process improvements Experience with full close-cycle accounting Excellent mathematical skills Experience in budgeting and forecasting Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Experience in public accounting /large corporations Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and accuracy; and time management and organizational skills Highly proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Service Orientation This is a major area of importance.  Team Members who are successful in this position will be eager to help, committed to doing things right and always focused on the customer’s wants and needs. Leadership Leadership skills are of major.  Successful Team Members will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to interpret technical information to all levels of associates in a positive and motivational manner and so that they can understand. An emphasis on inter-personal relationships and “results orientation” will ensure success in this position. Analytical Skills The person in this position will need to have keen analytical skills that will allow him/her to look at data and identify discrepancies and irregularities and determine the best solution to correcting the situation. Planning In order to be effective in this position, the Team Member must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines to better handle day-to-day and special situations.