Accounting Manager

Location: San Diego, CA (fully on-site position) Comp: $120,000 to $150,000 DOE Reports to: Controller Overview We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to help lead day-to-day accounting for a growing, PE-backed electronics manufacturing business. Reporting to the Controller, this person will own the close process, oversee general ledger activity, support cost and inventory accounting, and manage a small accounting team. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is comfortable reviewing the work, developing the team, and jumping into the details when needed. What You’ll Do Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules Oversee general ledger activity and ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial records Manage and develop accounting staff while reviewing transactional and close-related work Support manufacturing accounting across inventory, standard costing, COGS, overhead, labor, and manufacturing variances Partner with operations and cost accounting to improve product costing and inventory accuracy Strengthen controls and processes across purchasing, receiving, inventory, AP, AR, and three‑way matching Support financial reporting, audits, cash activity, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other core accounting functions Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve accounting workflows Help optimize NetSuite and strengthen accounting infrastructure as the business scales Partner closely with the Controller on special projects and broader accounting initiatives What We’re Looking For 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at the Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar level Hands‑on knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, standard costs, COGS, overhead allocation, and manufacturing variances Proven experience owning or leading the month‑end close process Experience reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting staff Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data ERP experience required; NetSuite is strongly preferred Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where priorities can shift #J-18808-Ljbffr