Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in San Marcos, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee critical accounting functions and contribute to the financial health of our organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, bringing expertise in manufacturing accounting and a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee accounting tasks related to the separation of financials, processes, and reporting for a recently acquired business.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide accurate financial reporting, analysis, and strategic insights.
• Manage essential accounting operations, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure precise inventory and cost accounting practices, particularly in manufacturing-related processes.
• Develop and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to support business scaling under private equity ownership.
• Assist with due diligence, integration efforts, and accounting for potential future acquisitions.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and private equity partners.
• Utilize existing systems to streamline operations while guiding optimization of future accounting systems.
• Support cash management activities, working capital assessments, and preparation of management reports. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven experience in progressive accounting roles, ideally with exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in managing month-end close procedures and preparing financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to learning from executive leadership.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and adaptability to lean, fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or medical device industries is a plus.
• Experience with carve-outs, integrations, or private equity-backed companies is preferred.

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