Senior Accounting Manager

Job Details Job Location: Universe - Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Travel Percentage: Up to 10% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Accounting 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr