What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at First Cash?
Accounting Manager
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team. This role will involve cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in managing the company's month-end and quarter-end close processes, and assisting in the development and refinement of processes while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls.
Job Description
- Oversee the company's month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Review selected journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Ensure adherence to the established internal controls framework.
- Assist in managing the external audit of FirstCash.
- Contribute to technical accounting research/projects and the implementation of new accounting standards or non-standard transactions.
- Lead process improvement or system change projects impacting the General Ledger or Accounting function.
- Assist in the review of 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders (FP&A, Legal, Licensing, Operations, Tax) on recurring and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Prepare financial analyses, including reviewing and presenting explanations for budget variances and analyzing specific issues/opportunities.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.
Span of Control
- Responsible for leading one or more distinct functions.
- May manage external vendor relationships.
- Work deliverables are often self-initiated.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience; Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
- Demonstrated relevant experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
About FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is the leading international operator of pawn stores and a premier provider of technology-driven point-of-sale payment solutions, both dedicated to serving cash- and credit-constrained consumers.
With over 3,000 pawn stores across 29 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Latin America—including Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and El Salvador—FirstCash offers a diverse selection of pre-owned jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, musical instruments, and more. In addition, our stores provide small, non-recourse pawn loans secured by pledged personal property, offering accessible financial solutions to the communities we serve.
Through our wholly owned subsidiary, American First Finance (AFF), FirstCash also delivers lease-to-own and retail finance payment solutions for consumer goods and services. With a nationwide network of over 13,000 retail merchant partners, we help customers access flexible financing options tailored to their needs.
With a workforce of approximately 20,000 employees across the U.S. and Latin America, FirstCash is committed to excellence, innovation, and financial inclusion. As a recognized industry leader, the company is a proud component of both the S&P MidCap 400 Index® and the Russell 2000 Index®, reflecting our strength and stability in the market.
Join FirstCash and be part of a company that values integrity, customer service, and growth
Note: The information contained in this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job or the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management has the discretion to assign/reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
