Accounting Manager

Location 400 BEACH ST,Santa Cruz, CA, 95060,United States Base Pay $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year Job Category Accounting - 120 Employee Type Full Time Regular Job Summary Join a dynamic and diversified private corporation that owns and operates an iconic amusement park, event facilities, lodging facilities, arcades, a bowling alley, and a robust real estate portfolio. As the Controller, you will be instrumental in ensuring the financial health and integrity of the corporation while managing its diverse portfolio of revenue streams. Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance, you will lead a team of accounting professionals and oversee accounting operations and payroll processing across multiple business units. Unique Job Requirements Requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, organizational abilities, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. The Controller must be a collaborative, team-oriented leader capable of coordinating work across departments in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends during peak periods. Must present a professional image, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Job Tasks Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management, tax activities and all general ledger functions across multiple business units. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, implementing a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk. Oversee the production of periodic financial accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Prepare and organize financial statements for review. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and provide accounting guidance to all departments within the corporation to ensure best practices in policies and procedures company wide. Oversee the payroll processing function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations. Stay current with payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance and best practice. Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Assist with the Company’s budget process and management. Coordinate and play a major role in all year-end audit and tax activities. Other duties as assigned. Relationships All levels of Santa Cruz Seaside Company Team Members. Training and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Proven equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification. Preferred experience includes 5‑10 years in the field including 3‑5 years of supervisory experience. Ideal candidate has proven experience as a Controller within the entertainment, hospitality and/or real estate industries. In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. Experience with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics preferred. Experience overseeing payroll processing operations required. Strong leadership skills and experience working within a multi‑entity organization required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of financial accounting standards. Knowledge of the laws and rules regulating and influencing fiscal operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training. Knowledge of computerized accounting.Knowledge of budgeting procedures and practices. Ability to plan, organize and manage work. Ability to supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate the work of Team Members. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to interpret, understand, explain, and apply complex laws, rules, policies and procedures. Ability to develop systems, policies, and procedures to respond to changing regulations and organizational requirements. Ability to operate a computer to analyze data and prepare complex financial reports. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and make effective oral presentations. Ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise accounting reports. Ability to prepare short‑term and long‑range plans, goals, and objectives. Ability to champion teamwork, coordinate, and facilitate work within the accounting department and between departments. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods of time while performing tasks. Ability to use a computer, keyboard, calculator, and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods with appropriate manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination. Ability to see and read printed documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, and computer screens, including close visual work and detailed data review. Ability to hear and understand normal conversational speech, both in person and via telephone or virtual meetings. Ability to communicate verbally with staff, management, auditors, and external partners in meetings and one‑on‑one discussions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach occasionally, such as when attending meetings, accessing files, or moving within the office environment. Ability to walk up and down stairs periodically within office or company facilities. Ability to lift and carry light to moderate objects, such as files, binders, or boxes of records, generally up to approximately 15–25 pounds. Ability to maintain sustained concentration and mental stamina to perform detailed analytical work, reconcile accounts, and meet deadlines during peak workload periods such as month‑end and year‑end close. Ability to work extended or flexible hours as needed during high‑volume or critical reporting periods, which may contribute to visual, physical, and mental fatigue. Licenses/Insurance Possess and maintain a valid California U.S. Driver's License at the time of hire. Required to maintain automobile liability coverage with a minimum of $15,000.00 bodily injury one person/$30,000.00 bodily injury total accident/$5,000.00 property damage coverage per California’s minimum liability insurance requirements. (Required if the employee will at any time use own vehicle to perform company business functions). Testing (Post Offer) Reference Check Drug Screen Criminal Background Check Credit Check Signed Privacy and Confidentiality Policy Additional Information Age Requirements 18+ Schedule: This is a full‑time, on‑site position that requires five days a week and may require work on nights, holidays, and weekends. Pre‑Employment Testing: Reference Check, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Credit Check & Signed Privacy and Confidentiality Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Lincoln