Accounting Manager (Expense Control)

$100,000 - $135,000/Yr

Jobot - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Manager (Expense Control) to join our dynamic finance team. This position is a contract to hire opportunity that offers an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in managing our company's financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our finance department, with a focus on expense control, bookkeeping, and reconciliation. This role will be instrumental in maintaining our financial health and ensuring we meet our fiscal goals. If you have a strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for financial management, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As the Accounting Manager, you will oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes. You will coordinate and execute annual financial audits, implement and maintain the company's financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash. Additionally, you will review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures. Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for the company's board of directors, shareholders, and senior management will be a key responsibility. You will also coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and report variances. Monitoring expense control and identifying cost-saving opportunities will be crucial, as will providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs. Developing and coordinating relationships with lending and financial institutions, as well as participating in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team, will round out your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Coordinate and execute annual financial audits.
• Implement and maintain the company's financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
• Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for the company's board of directors, company shareholders, and senior management.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Monitor expense control and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.
• Develop and coordinate relationships with lending/financial institutions.
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a senior financial managerial position, with 10 years experience in Expense Control.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven experience with financial management software, including Great Plains (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis.
• Proven expertise in expense control and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
• FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs