Accounting Manager
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, and team development. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while helping scale accounting processes to support business growth. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership, a process-oriented mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
- Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Oversee general ledger operations and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
- Drive accounting system enhancements, automation initiatives, and workflow optimization projects.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and provide financial insight.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, trends, and key performance indicators for management.
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Support special projects, system implementations, and strategic finance initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
- 1+ years of management, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience leading month-end close and audit processes.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences.
Preferred
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in both public accounting and corporate accounting environments.
- Experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
- Familiarity with automation, workflow optimization, and business intelligence tools.
- Experience developing scalable accounting processes within a high-growth organization.
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