Accounting Manager

▶︎ Job Details:
• Job Title: Accounting Manager
• Client: Manufacturing
• Working Location: Corona, CA (onsite)
• Salary : DOE (80-100K per yr) 
• Employment Type: Permanent/Full-time
• Language: English

▶︎  What will you do:

• Manage and oversee accounting operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Lead and supervise accounting team members responsible for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and financial accounting functions.
• Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Manage general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• Monitor, analyze, and forecast cash flow, current financial balances, and business performance; provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow plans and identify opportunities for continuous financial improvement.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including expense classification, departmental coding accuracy, and timely payment processing.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoice generation, payment tracking, collection progress, and timely receipt of customer payments.
• Lead annual and periodic budgeting processes and prepare company budgets based on business objectives.
• Create and update revenue and profitability forecasts on a regular basis.
• Analyze budget versus actual performance and provide financial insights and reports to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial planning, including payables, receivables, and operational forecasts.
• Share financial knowledge and best practices across the organization to support business improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, including environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Manage accounting staff, including workload distribution, goal setting, performance evaluations, and employee development.
• Coordinate and manage annual financial audits and interim audits conducted by external parties.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.

▶︎  Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting management experience.
• Strong experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience developing company budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting standards.
• Ability to work effectively in an international, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound business decisions.
• High level of integrity, business judgment, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and
external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial/accounting systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to prepare clear and effective financial reports and presentations.
• Ability to work in a general office environment with extended computer use and standard office activities.