Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

Universe - Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

Overview

Salary Range $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage Up to 10% Category Accounting

Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Accounting Manager serves as a key member of the finance leadership team and reports directly to the Corporate Controller. This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations, managing the monthly close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and developing a high-performing accounting team.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with proven leadership capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset. This individual will partner closely with operational leadership and executive management to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the accounting function is scalable to support the continued growth of the organization.

Essential Functions:

Leadership & Team Management

· Directly lead, mentor, coach, and develop accounting team members across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting functions.

· Establish performance expectations, development plans, and accountability measures for direct reports.

· Conduct performance evaluations, coaching discussions, and career development planning.

· Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of accounting personnel.

· Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

· Serve as the primary escalation point for accounting-related issues and drive timely resolution.

· Build and maintain a high-performing accounting organization capable of supporting the company's continued growth.

· Promote collaboration and effective communication across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and other departments.

Financial Reporting & Close Management

· Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

· Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.

· Review complex journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

· Perform and review budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analyses.

· Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

· Partner with the Corporate Controller and CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and strategic financial initiatives.

· Provide meaningful financial analyses and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Accounting Operations

· Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, treasury activities, and financial reporting.

· Oversee the Accounts Payable function, including purchase requisition (PR) and purchase order (PO) processes, vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor relationships.

· Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and maintain effective controls and approval workflows throughout the procure-to-pay cycle.

· Monitor accounts payable performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, turnaround times, and service levels.

· Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.

· Review account reconciliations and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

· Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial reporting accuracy.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

· Coordinate annual audits and support requests from external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.

· Maintain required business licenses, permits, and compliance filings.

· Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and implement corrective action plans.

3PL Operations & Business Partnership

· Partner closely with Operations leadership to understand warehouse activity, labor utilization, customer profitability, and operational performance.

· Support financial oversight of customer billing and revenue recognition activities.

· Analyze labor, occupancy, fulfillment, and operating costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

· Assist in evaluating pricing models, new customer implementations, and profitability initiatives.

· Support the development and monitoring of operational and financial KPIs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

· Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.

· Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience within third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or related industries.

· Experience with Acumatica ERP.

· Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS platforms.

· Demonstrated experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing accounting technology and automation solutions, including AP workflow systems, OCR invoice processing, ERP enhancements, and procure-to-pay automation initiatives.

· Experience supporting audits, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal control improvements.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

· Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

· Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge legacy processes, and successfully implement technology solutions that reduce manual effort, improve controls, and increase departmental capacity.

· Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.

· Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.

· High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive change and influence outcomes.

· Strong professional judgment and decision-making abilities