Finance Manager

Santa Monica, CAFinance – Finance /Full-Time /On-siteWhat We'll Bring to the Table:Friendly, dynamic work environment – Includes certification as a Great Place to Work (six years in a row!) along with Climate Neutral StatusCompetitive salary including merit-based bonus planFlexible Work ProgramClear opportunities for career progressionCompany-funded professional educational programVisible management commitment to our company core values of: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental, Community and Employee Wellbeing, Excellent Work Product, Innovation, Integrity and Superior Customer ExperienceGenerous benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance401K with matching Company contributionsPTOCommunity Support Program including VTO and donations with Company matchEmployee Recognition ProgramWe are seeking a versatile Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager to oversee our financial and operational compliance ecosystem. This role will lead full-cycle accounting, manage payroll, track multi-year production costs, and head our annual property tax filings. This position will work full-time from our Santa Monica, CA office.What You'll Be Doing:Prepare accurate balance sheets, income statements, and profitability reports.Prepare data for local, state, and federal tax returns and other CPA data requestsOversee reconciliation of all ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and bank statements.Manage the full cycle close process, including accruals, deferrals, and journal entries.Supervise, train, and review the work of junior bookkeepers or accounting clerks.Distribute direct and indirect overhead costs to specific products or departmentsManage full-cycle payroll processing (bi-weekly) for regular, seasonal employees using a payroll processing platformOversee the submission of payroll taxes, W-2s and 1099sFile accurate business property statements annually with California county assessors.What You'll Bring to the Table:Bachelor's degreeMinimum of 5 years' experience in FinanceProficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams)Advanced knowledge of accounting/billing systems software, especially QuickBooks.Advanced communication, customer service and organizational skillsCPA/tax preparation experience a plus but not required$100,000 - $115,000 a yearAbout Perr&Knight:For over 30 years, Perr&Knight has provided exemplary insurance consulting and software solutions to the property & casualty and life, accident & health industries. Services include actuarial consulting, risk strategies & solutions, applied AI consulting, product development, insurance policy and forms consulting, regulatory compliance, compliance and operational assessments/training, state filings, licensing, technology consulting, statistical reporting, data services, predictive analytics, and bureau monitoring & maintenance. Software includes StateFilings.com, the leading cloud-based state filings management solution. With offices nationwide and more than 150 insurance professionals, including 30+ credentialed actuaries, Perr&Knight is among the largest independent actuarial and insurance consulting firms in the United States.Our mission as an actuarial and insurance operations consulting firm is to provide extraordinary value to our clients by offering innovative and unique solutions to complex challenges they face while providing a positive and motivating work environment for our employees that respects diversity and recognizes ingenuity and hard work.Perr&Knight is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion and diversity. Perr&Knight does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Perr&Knight will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.