The Accounting Manager plays a critical leadership role within the Finance department, overseeing the general accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. This individual will supervise a team of accountants, coordinate audits, and partner cross-functionally with departments such as operations, HR, and executive leadership.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in GAAP, comfortable with evolving systems, and passionate about developing high-performing teams. This is a highly visible role that contributes directly to strategic decision-making and long-term financial health.
Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and accruals.
Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals; provide coaching, performance management, and career development support.
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and internal controls.
Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data in accordance with GAAP.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Produce timely financial statements, management reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, SOX if applicable, tax filings).
Support annual financial audits, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with external auditors.
Maintain and enhance the internal control framework to safeguard company assets.
Assist with the preparation and review of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Partner with FP&A and business units to analyze financial results and provide insights for strategic decisions.
Evaluate financial trends, risks, and opportunities to support operational planning.
Work with IT and other departments to optimize accounting systems and ERP performance (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or QuickBooks Enterprise).
Lead or support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Create and maintain standardized procedures and documentation (SOPs).
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA strongly preferred).
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, with hands-on experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
Strong technical accounting skills, including reconciliations, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.
Proficient in ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or equivalent), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner across teams and levels of the organization.
Strong project management and time management skills; ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-state, or international company structure.
Background in construction, manufacturing, real estate, professional services, or nonprofit sectors.
Exposure to financial modeling, KPI development, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.