AEGIS Hedging Solutions is currently seeking to hire a highly motivated Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting functions such as general accounting, tax review, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.  The role's duties include maintaining the organization's general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenue. Overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting.  Assist with periodic annual audits including financial audit, SOC audit, and regulatory reporting.  Assist the CFO with ad hoc projects and the budgeting and forecasting processes. A successful member of the team should have strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and knowledge of compliance with GAAP. This position will report directly to the CFO.

Job Requirements

• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
• Manage journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations in connection with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Maintain daily cash balances and transactions
• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
• Manage the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets
• Assist the research of technical accounting issues for compliance
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Assist with compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Oversee annual financial and SOC audits
• Continue to document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Critical Skills/Qualifications

• 5-7 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience;
• Big 4 Audit experience preferred, not required;
• Advanced degree in Accounting;
• CPA or CMA preferred;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar software platform;
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process;
• Excellent administration and communication skills; and
• Ability to challenge traditional thinking.

Travel

Rarely

Expectations Beyond the Office

• Represent the company and brand with pride and class
• Invest in yourself and build a healthy work/life balance
• Be a good citizen in the local community and contribute to its success

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This role implements the hedge strategies through specific trades as defined in conjunction with our clients. This role is active in the metals markets each day, understanding price and volatility movements and interacting with counterparties to ensure efficient trade execution according to the individualized hedge policy and strategy.

AEGIS is a commodity hedging advisor. We work with commodity producers, consumers, and processors to manage their financial risk. We provide action-oriented research to decision-makers within firms. We advise in futures and options trading to offset our clients’ commodity risk. Our online platform is unique in the industry, as it not only measures risk and makes hedging recommendations, but also automates aspects of the trade process.  

At AEGIS, your contributions quickly and directly impact strategic business decisions and generate real-world impact. 

Critical Skills/Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Strong written, verbal, and listening skills
• Proficiency in all major Microsoft Office programs, with a heavy emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint with experience creating complex formulas to analyze large data sets
• Working knowledge of financial modeling and reporting capabilities
• Demonstrated performance in situations requiring significant analysis and organization
• Previous experience with CMS and/or BI platforms and/or ETRM software a plus
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts with emphasis on commodities prices
• Ability to operate and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, and/or other market data tools (preferred)
• Steel industry experience (highly regarded)

Travel: 
None required. 

Expectations Beyond the Office: 

• Represent the company and brand with pride and class; 
• Invest in yourself and build a healthy work/life balance; and 
• Be a good citizen in the local community and contribute to its success.

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This role provides real-time support to management teams, boards, investors, lenders, and auditors in the maintenance, valuation, reconciliation, and reporting of their hedge portfolios. The candidate must by analytically inclined and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position will be based in The Woodlands, TX and report to the Director of Operations.

Job Requirements:

• Work with colleagues across AEGIS in the maintenance, valuation, reconciliation, and reporting of client hedge portfolios;
• Work with clients as they utilize AEGIS technology solutions and deliver onboard and management team requests;
• Work with financial institutions in the ongoing delivery of electronic confirmations, settlements, and technology utilization;
• Perform unique data analysis and reporting that drives insight for clients and AEGIS; and
• Influence AEGIS’ technology direction by applying real-world experience to the technology roadmap.

Critical Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required);
• Strong analytical skills and a fondness for data;
• Proficiency in all major Microsoft Office programs, with heavy emphasis on Excel;
• Working knowledge of financial modeling and reporting capabilities;
• Demonstrated performance in situations requiring significant analysis and organization; and
• Experience with ETRM software and/or BI platforms and/or related programming languages (Python, R, etc.) a plus.

Travel:

None required.

Expectations Beyond the Office:

• Represent the company and brand with pride and class;
• Invest in yourself and build a healthy work/life balance; and
• Be a good citizen in the local community and contribute to its success.

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