Sr. Accountant / Accounting Manager

We are seeking a Senior Accountant ready to grow into an Accounting Manager role or an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and provide strong business support for our California location. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a detail oriented who combines solid accounting expertise with the ability to support payroll, people-related processes, and cross-functional business operations. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable partnering with leadership in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead core accounting functions, including month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Support or oversee payroll processing and related administrative functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Supervise and mentor staff, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback to help develop a strong and accountable team. Partner with management to support employee-related matters such as performance management, annual reviews, engagement, retention, and disciplinary documentation. Analyze financial performance and operational trends to identify risks, improve processes, and help leadership make informed business decisions. Use Excel and other business systems to import, organize, reconcile, and interpret data from multiple sources. Collaborate with branch, regional, divisional, and corporate stakeholders to support ongoing projects, reporting needs, and operational initiatives. Manage competing priorities effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and critical deliverables stay on track. Assist with audit preparation and support, including gathering documentation and responding to internal or external audit requests.