Accounting Manager

• Location: South Bay, CA
• $115000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1621
• Salary: $115,000 - $150,000

Title: Accounting Manager

Industry: Restaurant

Location: South Bay – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for an Accounting Manager position that offers you the chance to take on new responsibilities, including supervising a team and managing the monthly financial close process. Located in the vibrant South Bay area, this role provides a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while collaborating closely with operations and external auditors. You can expect significant career growth as you contribute to improving financial processes and systems within a multi-unit restaurant setting.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the accounting team, providing mentorship and support.
• Manage the monthly financial closing process, ensuring accurate recording of expenses, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and preparing reports.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance system efficiencies and improve business practices.
• Work with external auditors to achieve successful audit outcomes and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with external tax professionals to facilitate accurate year-end tax filings and compliance.
• Engage in daily accounting tasks within the general accounting functions.
• Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
• Prepare financial statements for reporting purposes.
• Investigate technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review general ledger accounts and address any accounting or reconciliation discrepancies.
• Implement and maintain inventory and cost control measures.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, overseeing the company-wide consolidation efforts.
• Handle sales and use tax filings across multiple states, including California, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, and Texas.
• Collaborate closely with operations to address their accounting needs and resolve any related issues.
• Identify and propose opportunities for simplification and automation within current financial processes and systems.
• Lead and participate in various project initiatives aimed at improving process systems.
• Prepare and assist with internal management reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, with flexibility in scheduling and hours as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate accounting, encompassing full cycle accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP is essential.
• Experience in the multi-unit restaurant or retail sectors is preferred.