Interim Accounting Manager

We need an accounting manager (interim for 2 months), to be onsite near Riverside, CA. This role is primarily and training, coaching, and managerial role.

Leadership & Management (Primary Gap)

• Proactive team leadership: daily huddles, directing workflow without being prompted
• Servant leadership mentality: willing to "get hands dirty" alongside the team
• Strong communicator who naturally integrates with on-site staff
• Ability to assess team dynamics and identify who's over/under capacity

Accounting, Strategic & Technical Skills

• Process mapping and R&R (roles & responsibilities) documentation aligned with the EOS rollout
• Ability to assess the team structure and prepare a blueprint for the incoming permanent Accounting Manager
• Serve as a bridge resource to set up the new hire for success
• QuickBooks Enterprise experience (but less emphasis than the current placement)
• WIP reporting: must be able to work fluidly across QuickBooks + Excel, not locked into one system
• Month-end close ownership and driving accountability through the team
• Comfortable working with external auditors (audit support), if needed

Soft Skills / Mindset

• Adaptable and nimble - can build or modify models/processes, not just execute a set way
• Team player who steps in during chaos without being asked
• Proactive problem solver, not reactive or siloed

MISC

• On-site required (3-5 days)
• 120 hours/month
• ~60 days remaining on engagement (through ~May 31)
• New permanent Accounting Manager hire is in process — this resource needs to tee them up, not replace them