Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (Contract - 3-6 Months)

Location: (Hybrid-3 days in office)
Employment Type: Contract (3-6 Months)

About the Opportunity

LHH is searching for an Accounting Manager for a contract engagement supporting leadership coverage. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can step in quickly, provide oversight to the accounting function, and ensure continuity across financial operations.

This opportunity offers high visibility with leadership and requires someone comfortable operating independently while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  
• Lead and support month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
  
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the accounting function, acting as an interim leader
  
• Review and analyze financial results, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement
  
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
  
• Support audit readiness, including preparation of documentation and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders
  
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
  
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership to support financial decision-making and business initiatives
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
  
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  
• Strong background in financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger accounting
  
• Experience managing or overseeing accounting staff or functions
  
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude
  
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
  
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
  
• Background supporting audit processes and internal controls
  

Pay Details: $55.00 to $65.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cristi Connel


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.