Senior Manager Accounting

Senior Manager of Accounting Needed in Calabasas The Senior Manager of Accounting oversees core accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX, while supporting company-wide strategic initiatives. This role manages a team of accountants and collaborates cross-functionally with key business partners e.g., Finance, Property Tax, Treasury, Development Accounting, and Operations to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting. Lead and oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, including task allocations, journal entries, accruals, reclasses, general ledger reconciliations, and internalexternal financial reporting packages. Ensure data integrity, review and post team work, and support project report closures to meet deadlines and quality standards. Manage quarterly and annual audit deliverables, including Sarbanes-Oxley SOX testing and support for SEC filings, ensuring readiness, accurate documentation, and timely completion in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards while maintaining full compliance with SOX requirements and internal control frameworks. Assists in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and risk management strategies ensures compliance with GAAP and internal controls participates in process improvement initiatives and accounting software testing. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across our systems and processes. Prepares clear and concise internal and external correspondence for the accounting department, facilitates communication and collaboration with other accounting managers and the finance team and tracks progress toward departmental goals. Mentor and develop accounting staff, including Senior and Staff Accountants, supporting growth and skill enhancement. Partner with management and cross-functional teams to analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance flexible spending Skills Required BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Admin. 8+ yrs of progressive accounting exp, including public accounting. Supervisory exp of at least 2 direct reports. Proficient in Excel and ERP systems. Skills Preferred CPA strongly preferred. Exp in real estate or REIT accounting. Technical knowledge of GAAP, SOX and SEC reporting. Proficiency in Yardi, JD Edwards or Dynamics CRM. #J-18808-Ljbffr