Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior accounting leader to build and guide a high-performing team in a fast-growing environment.

You will own the close processes, policy development, and internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance. A CPA and strong ERP experience are required for this role in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA license in good standing required.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with month/quarter/annual close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing general accounting team.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Oversee general ledger, COA, and reporting structure per U.S. GAAP.
• Drive process improvements and ERP system enhancements.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain SOX-compliant controls and governance.

Skills

U.S. GAAP Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

SOX Compliance

ERP Experience

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing general accounting team through hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Oversee the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting structure in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Develop, implement, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Drive process improvements and system enhancements
Lead and support strategic finance initiatives, including ERP implementation and system optimization
Establish, document, and monitor effective financial controls in a SOX-compliant environment
Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors
Maintain accounting procedures that promote governance, mitigate risk, and prevent and detect errors and fraud
Coordinate schedules and supporting documentation for tax filings and statutory reporting
Analyze financial results and communicate insights and recommendations to accounting and finance leadership
Report to the Senior Manager of Accounting
Perform other accounting, reporting, and finance-related responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3–5 years of experience in a team lead, supervisory, or people leadership role, including managing direct reports and/or leading accounting projects and initiatives
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting
• Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Experience managing external financial statement audits
• Experience working in a SOX-compliant and/or public company environment
• Experience with ERP systems, including implementation, optimization, or major system enhancements
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive accounting initiatives to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a high-growth manufacturing, technology, or similarly complex operating environment
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading a high-performing accounting team. Proven ability to manage financial close processes, implement ERP systems, and ensure SOX compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. GAAP Knowledge
• Financial Reporting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• ERP Implementation
• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Financial Close Processes
• Account Reconciliation
• Journal Entry Review
• Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Tax Filing Coordination
• Audit Management
• Process Improvement
• Technical Accounting
• Governance and Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

• Performance Management
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Prioritization
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

• SOX Compliance
• High-Growth Manufacturing
• Technology Environment
• Public Company Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• ERP Systems