Accounting Manager

W3Global; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company –?

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Controller to own the monthly close and lead a high-impact accounting team across AP, AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and GL. The role requires 10+ years in accounting with 3-5+ years of leadership, strong NetSuite proficiency, and a track record of process improvements in rapidly changing environments.

The ideal candidate partners with Operations, Service, Sales, HR, and Finance to drive accuracy, control, and timely financial reporting while supporting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years leading an accounting team.
• Technology savvy with strong experience leveraging AI and accounting tools.
• High EQ and maturity, with the ability to build structure in evolving environments. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Strong operational accounting background in construction, manufacturing, distribution, security, field services, logistics, healthcare operations, or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close from planning through completion, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial package preparation.
• Investigate financial anomalies, providing root cause analysis, quantified impacts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead the accounting team across AP, AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Drive cross-functional accountability with Operations, Service, Sales, HR, and Finance.
• Improve close processes, controls, reconciliations, and reporting to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and internal controls while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Accounting software

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close from planning through completion, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial package preparation.
• Investigate financial anomalies, providing root cause analysis, quantified impacts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead the accounting team across AP, AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Drive cross-functional accountability with Operations, Service, Sales, HR, and Finance.
• Improve close processes, controls, reconciliations, and reporting to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and internal controls while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

What Success Looks Like

• Financial statements are consistently delivered on time with minimal post-close adjustments.
• Variances are explained proactively.
• Issues are escalated with analysis and solutions.
• The accounting team operates with clear ownership and accountability.
• The Controller can focus on reviewing and leading rather than chasing information.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years leading an accounting team.
• Technology savvy with strong experience leveraging AI and accounting tools.
• High EQ and maturity, with the ability to build structure in evolving environments. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Strong operational accounting background in construction, manufacturing, distribution, security, field services, logistics, healthcare operations, or similar industries.
• Experience with cost accounting, job costing, service operations, inventory, labor, and gross margin analysis.
• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and accelerate the close.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong NetSuite or comparable ERP experience.

Critical Competencies

• Analytical curiosity and root-cause investigation.
• Operational understanding beyond debits and credits.
• Strong judgment regarding materiality and accounting issues.
• Ability to influence and hold other departments accountable.
• Hands-on leadership with a bias toward execution.
• High urgency, organization, and follow-through.

What We Are Not Looking For

• A pure GL or reporting accountant.
• A lease accounting specialist.
• Someone who has only worked in highly structured Fortune 500 environments.
• A task executor who escalates issues without first investigating them.
• Someone who depends on perfect systems and clean data to be successful.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions for eligible plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities