Manager, Accounting

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Other • Professional Services • Retail
A leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
The Role
Lead month-end close, prepare US GAAP financial statements, manage reconciliations and controls, support audits, mentor accounting staff, improve accounting systems/processes, and partner with business teams on reporting and forecasting.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. 

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

We’re looking for an Accounting Manager who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, high-energy leadership style. In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensure financial reports are accurate and delivered on time, and help keep us compliant with accounting standards and company policies. You’ll lead the monthly close process, support and develop the accounting team, collaborate with partners across the business, and play a key role in audits and ongoing process improvements.

In This Role

Financial Close & Reporting

  • Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Analyze variances in financial statements and provide reporting to leadership
  • Support internal and external financial reporting needs

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and mentor a team of accountants to deliver results aligned with Four Hands' strategic objectives
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, encouraging idea sharing and best practices
  • Foster individual growth and skill enhancement through regular feedback, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
  • Monitor progress towards goals through regular check-ins and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to analyze performance outcomes, identify areas for enhancement, and propose innovative solutions
  • Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, and collaboration, promoting continuous improvement and employee engagement

Accounting Operations

  • Oversee core accounting areas such as:
    • General ledger
    • Revenue and expense accounting
    • Fixed assets and depreciation
    • Accruals and prepaids
  • Ensure strong reconciliation and documentation standards

 Controls, Policies & Compliance

  • Ensure appropriate internal controls are designed and operating effectively
  • Support internal and external audits; respond to audit requests
  • Assist with implementation of new accounting standards
  • Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements (in coordination with tax accountants)

 Systems & Process Improvement

  • Act as a key user for accounting systems and ERPs
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
  • Assist with system implementations or upgrades
  • Improve close efficiency and data accuracy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across departments
  • Support budgeting and forecasting with actuals and insights
  • Provide accounting guidance

Other Duties

  • Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
  • Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team
    • Be open and honest
    • Reach for excellence
    • Act with responsibility
    • Value the whole person 
    • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
  • Actively looks for ways to add value to the organization
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., D365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
  • Advanced Excel skills
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home. 
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or CPA-eligible
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
  • Hands-on month-end close experience
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., D365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Demonstrated interest in adding operational value and process improvement
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
330 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers. Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more. Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.

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