Accounting and Finance Manager

Acara Solutions is looking for an Accounting and Finance Manager for one of our clients in Texas.

Why the Role Exists

• This is the first dedicated finance hire in the U.S.

• The facility has been operational for ~12 months, with ~60 employees today.

• Current finance support consists of:

  • One junior local finance resource who is exiting

  • Back-office accounting support from the India team

• The role is being created to ensure:

  • Strong financial discipline

  • Accurate local accounting and compliance

  • Scalable processes as the U.S. operation grows

CFO's definition of success:
A disciplined executor who ensures accuracy, compliance, and clean handoffs to the India back office while enabling growth without introducing risk.

2. Greenfield vs. Existing Structure

• This is not a true greenfield build , but there is meaningful setup work.

• SAP is fully implemented and live.

• India SOPs exist but will need local adaptation to U.S. standards and regulations .

• The role will:

  • Partially design processes

  • Localize India processes to U.S. GAAP, tax, and compliance requirements

  • Ensure India standards are still followed

There is limited tolerance for errors , particularly in compliance and vendor payments.

3. Authority & Decision Rights

• The role is primarily execution-focused , not strategic policy-setting.

• Independent authority is limited to day-to-day execution and local oversight.

• Key expectations:

  • Proactively question unclear processes

  • Ensure accuracy before transactions are sent to India

  • Escalate issues appropriately rather than operate in isolation

• Final decision-making authority ultimately resides with India leadership.

4. Reporting & Global Collaboration

• Functional reporting is into India.

• Standard U.S. business hours are expected.

• SAP and MIS reporting are already in place.

• Known risks the CFO wants mitigated:

  • Inaccurate accounting or invoicing

  • Payment backlogs

  • Weak invoice review controls

  • Gaps in understanding U.S. tax and filing requirements

• A CPA is retained (India-based) to support tax matters.

Success traits in global roles: strong communication, attention to detail, comfort working across time zones, and disciplined follow-through.

5. Hands-On Expectations

• The role will be hands-on initially , with responsibility to:

  • Oversee month-end close

  • Ensure journal entries and ledgers are accurate

  • Review reconciliations

  • Validate vendor invoices before processing

• Over time, the role may evolve toward leadership, but hands-on ownership remains critical in the near term.

6. Systems & Infrastructure

• SAP is fully operational and owned centrally.

• No immediate system implementations planned.

• The role will participate in future system decisions but is not expected to lead implementations.

• Manufacturing ERP experience is considered essential.

7. Compliance & Risk

• No current compliance issues identified.

• Priority is maintaining accuracy as the business scales rapidly.

• The role will interact with auditors, tax advisors, and third-party vendors.

• Red flags for the CFO include:

  • Poor documentation

  • Inaccurate reporting

  • Missed filings

  • Weak controls

8. Partnership with Operations

• Strong partnership expected with:

  • GM and Plant Manager

  • Inventory auditors

  • Local tax authorities and county auditors

• Manufacturing accounting experience is mandatory .

• The role may influence cost, inventory, and capital decisions but is not intended to be director-level today.

9. Growth Outlook

• Headcount is expected to grow from ~50 to ~150 employees in the next 12 months.

• Automation may offset some finance headcount needs.

• A future U.S. finance team is expected, but timing and structure remain fluid.

• Long-term growth into a Controller or Finance Director role is possible

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience

• Manufacturing accounting background

• Experience with controls, reporting, and process discipline

• Prior experience working with India or offshore teams is a significant advantage

• High energy, agile, comfortable with ambiguity

• Willing to travel to India periodically

• Curious about cost savings and U.S. manufacturing incentives

• No bonus structure currently in place

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.