Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 Location: This is a hybrid or remote position based at the Company’s San Diego Facility. At Lighteum, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the MedTech industry. Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates' well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous, including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays. Be a part of our team today!

JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities and support accurate, timely financial reporting for a multi-site, international manufacturing business. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role will manage the monthly close, maintain strong account reconciliations and interna controls, and support manufacturing, inventory, and lease accounting. The role requires hands-on accounting combining technical skills with practical manufacturing experience and can use the IFS ERP system to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate for US sites.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions comply with company accounting policies and applicable reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages, including explanations of significant balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and coordinate with international finance teams to resolve differences.
• Support consolidated reporting, foreign currency accounting, and local statutory reporting.
• Oversee or coordinate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting, as assigned.

Manufacturing and Inventory Accounting

• Maintain accurate accounting for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Support standard cost updates and review material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Analyze purchase price, production, inventory, and absorption variances with operations and supply chain teams.
• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Support physical inventories and cycle counts, including review of adjustments and corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain analyses for excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reserves.
• Maintain fixed asset records, construction-in-progress schedules, depreciation, and asset disposal accounting.

Lease Accounting

• Maintain complete and accurate lease records and accounting schedules for facilities, equipment, and other leased assets.
• Prepare and reconcile right-of-use asset and lease liability balances under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16, as applicable.
• Evaluate new leases, renewals, and modifications with the Corporate Controller.
• Prepare lease-related journal entries, audit support, and financial statement disclosure schedules.

IFS ERP and Process Improvement

• Use IFS ERP to manage accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Investigate posting issues and discrepancies between operational modules and the general ledger.
• Partner with IT, operations, and finance teams to improve data accuracy and accounting workflows.
• Support testing and implementation of IFS enhancements, upgrades, and reporting changes.
• Document accounting procedures and identify opportunities to automate recurring activities and shorten the close.

Internal Controls and Audit Support

• Maintain effective controls over journal entries, reconciliations, inventory, fixed assets, and other assigned accounting processes.
• Ensure appropriate supporting documentation, approvals, and segregation of duties.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate responses to external auditor requests.
• Support tax filings and statutory requirements by providing accurate accounting records and schedules.
• Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions with the Corporate Controller.

Team Leadership and Business Partnership

• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned accounting staff.
• Set priorities, review work, and ensure consistent quality and accountability.
• Partner with plant and functional leaders to resolve accounting issues and explain financial results.
• Provide cross-training and maintain documentation to support continuity of accounting operations.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
• Periodic travel to Lighteum Medical locations, including Oceanside, CA and Mexicali, Mexico, may be required.

SCOPE This role reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounting team supporting the U.S and Mexico Lighteum Medical operations. Works closely with the Lighteum Medical leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to drive operational effectiveness and support business objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field. Essential

CPA or other relevant professional certifications (CMA, CFA). Preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Essential

2+ years of experience leading and developing accounting teams in a managerial capacity. Essential

Experience in a manufacturing environment, including inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis. Essential

Expertise managing financial close and financial reporting activities with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Essential

Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16. Essential

Experience using an integrated ERP systems and understanding how purchasing, inventory, production, and sales transactions affect the general ledger. Essential

Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally and effectively engage with senior leadership. Essential

Demonstrated experience in driving processes improvements and leading multiple projects simultaneously. Essential

Strong excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Essential

Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across departments and locations. Essential

PERSONAL SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Building Collaborative Relationships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations including customers, to help achieve business goals.

Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.

Continuous Improvement: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

Systems Thinking and Solution Orientation: Understanding end-to-end process and data dependencies; translating accounting and control needs into practical, scalable system solutions; testing outcomes; and addressing root causes rather than symptoms.

Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Lighteum Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, or any status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@lighteum.com.