Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accounting Manager

Location: Santa Ana, CA - Hybrid schedule

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

A rapidly growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who brings a strong foundation in month-end close, GAAP, and financial reporting , along with a blend of public accounting and private industry experience .

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can help strengthen accounting operations, support reporting requirements, and drive process improvements as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Oversee the preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage financial reporting activities and support internal and external reporting requirements
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting
• Support annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors
• Assist with technical accounting matters and application of GAAP guidance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support scalability
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping manage team priorities and workflow
• Participate in ad hoc projects and leadership initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• Public accounting plus private industry experience required
• Progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably within manufacturing or a related environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close in a complex, fast-paced organization
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is highly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of financial statement preparation and close processes
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting concepts
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong systems proficiency

Why Apply

• Join a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a private equity-backed environment
• High-visibility role with strong exposure to leadership
• Career growth potential in a scaling business

FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION please apply to this posting. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact them directly regarding job number 00320-0013469091 presented by Ameri Ramirez to expedite your candidacy for this role.