Sr. Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and strengthen cost visibility across the business in California. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance specialist who can manage month-end activities, oversee transactional accounting, and deliver accurate reporting that supports operational and leadership decisions. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and NetSuite, along with the ability to improve financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day cost accounting activities and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately across the accounting function.
• Produce monthly financial statements and related reporting packages, including balance sheets, income statements, and profitability analysis for management review.
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries and adjustments, and lead timely month-end close procedures.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice review, account coding, customer reconciliations, and collection follow-up.
• Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc budget and financial reports to support leadership with planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses by comparing standard or estimated costs to actual results, with a focus on inventory, materials, labor, and operating expenses.
• Support annual audit activity and tax reporting by organizing documentation, coordinating with external auditors, and assisting with required filings.
• Evaluate accounting workflows and systems, recommend process improvements, and partner with software providers when enhancements are needed.
• Provide product and sample cost information to internal stakeholders and identify practical opportunities to improve cost efficiency.