Accounting Manager

Robert Half is seeking a hands-on interim Accounting Manager/ Consultant to support a construction and heavy equipment services organization. This consultant will process month-end close, oversee operational accounting, accounts receivables and drive process improvements while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will be located onsite in Long Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

Monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Accounts Receivables Job Postings Analyze financial results, variances, and operational trends. Oversee AP operations, vendor payments, ACHs, wires, and 1099 reporting. Manage fixed assets, construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, depreciation schedules, and property tax filings. Maintain ASC 842 lease accounting schedules and debt reconciliations. Support job costing, project accounting, inventory accounting, equipment utilization, and profitability reporting. Assist with revenue recognition and provide backup support for AR activities. Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 7+ years of accounting experience with prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience. Strong month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting experience. Hands-on experience with Sage 300 required or strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of fixed assets, inventory accounting, construction accounting, job costing, and project accounting. Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, debt accounting, and account reconciliations. Construction, crane, heavy equipment, industrial services, equipment rental, or project-based industry experience preferred. Advanced Excel and ERP system experience. Ideal Consultant Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader. Strong background in construction accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and job costing. Able to quickly improve close processes, drive accountability, and partner effectively with Accounting, Operations, AP, and Finance teams. Process improvement mindset with the ability to stabilize operations and deliver immediate value.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership responsibility in an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller capacity.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Experience using Sage 300 is required or strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of fixed assets, inventory accounting, construction accounting, job costing, and project accounting.
• Familiarity with lease accounting, debt reconciliations, and compliance-focused accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working in accounting systems within construction, equipment, industrial services, rental, or other project-driven environments.