Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager at Semper Solaris Accounting Manager at Semper Solaris in el cajon, California Posted in about 2 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are a fast-growing California residential contractor specializing in solar installations alongside roofing, HVAC, and window services, operating across multiple regions and divisions. We're looking for a dynamic Accounting Manager who moves fluidly between strategic thinking and technical execution

• equally at home reviewing financials, developing a team member, configuring a NetSuite workflow, or piloting an AI automation.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with a clear path to Controller for the right person. What You'll Own Lead and develop a team that includes an onshore staff accountant, AP and billing staff, and an offshore accounting team (manager, senior, and staff levels) Oversee core accounting operations: AP/AR, billing, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and month-end close Manage job costing across multiple divisions, departments, and regions

• ensuring revenue and expenses are accurately recorded and meaningful at every level Own intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities Prepare, review, and present financial statements with the ability to quickly identify anomalies and incorrect entries without excessive manual digging Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management as the business scales Partner with external accounting firms on reviews and tax return preparation Drive continuous improvement in NetSuite and Salesforce•including configuration of fields, objects, and workflow logic to support an evolving business Build and maintain scalable Excel-based financial models, automated reporting tools, and dashboards that refresh cleanly for leadership presentations Identify, implement, and champion AI tools that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and insight of the accounting function What We're Looking For

TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING 5-8

years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful time in a supervisory or management role with direct reports Demonstrated track record of managing, mentoring, and developing accounting staff

• with examples of team members who have grown under your leadership Background in residential construction, contracting, or a multi-division trades business strongly preferred Strong job costing fundamentals
• WIP schedules, project-level P&L, multi-region and multi-department expense allocation Experience with inventory accounting and various revenue recognition methods Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities Familiarity with S-corp tax structure, distributions, and owner compensation considerations Comfort with internal controls design and documentation appropriate for a scaling private company Ability to review financials holistically and surface incorrect entries through pattern recognition, not line-by-line auditing Experience working with external CPA firms on compilations, reviews, or tax returns Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus

AI & SYSTEMS

Hands-on NetSuite experience strongly preferred; experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is a plus Comfort configuring ERP and CRM systems

• fields, objects, workflow logic, and integrations
• to support business process changes Advanced Excel proficiency
• nested IFs, dynamic named ranges, automated dashboards that refresh for presentations, and scalable financial model design Genuine enthusiasm for AI
• not as a buzzword, but as a practical tool you've personally explored and put to work A track record of independently identifying, testing, and implementing AI tools or automations in a finance or accounting context Comfortable working alongside technical teams to scope and deploy AI or automation solutions, even without an engineering background

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION A

dynamic leader who can move fluidly between roles

• hands-on contributor, team coach, cross-functional partner, and strategic advisor
• depending on what the moment requires Experience managing both onshore and offshore accounting teams across time zones A coaching style that is collaborative and encouraging
• but clear on expectations and holds the team accountable to continuous improvement Proven ability to identify and unlock the individual strengths of team members, not just manage outputs Strong written and verbal communication skills
• comfortable translating complex financial data into clear insights for operations, sales, and executive leadership Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment where processes are still being built and priorities can shift Nice to Have Experience with solar industry billing, rebates, or financing programs (PACE, HERO, etc.

) Background supporting ERP or CRM implementation or upgrade projects Experience with lien waivers, subcontractor payment workflows, or contractor bonding requirements Exposure to M&A due diligence, entity structuring, or integration accounting Compensation & Growth $120,000

• $150,000 base salary, commensurate with experience A real path to Controller
• we are growing and we promote from within