Accounting Manager

X-Factor Consulting; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 126,600 - 182,867; Full time

Job summary

X-Factor Consulting is seeking an Accounting Manager for a key position located near Ontario, CA or the surrounding area. This leadership role partners with company executives to drive strategy and financial integrity across operations and support functions.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting operations, cost accounting activities, internal controls, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to improve business results through financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership/ownership or Plant Controller level role.
• Strong cost accounting knowledge and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including G/L, A/P, A/R, payroll, month-end, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, job costing and manufacturing cost optimization.
• Maintain internal controls, support audits, and oversee surplus and obsolete inventory management.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to drive improvements through financial analysis.
• Utilize costing, inventory valuation, operational analytics, and reporting systems.

Skills

Cost accounting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Accounting Manager for an excellent position located near Ontario, CA or the surrounding area. This is a key leadership role partnering with company executives, driving strategy, and financial integrity across operations and support functions. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily accounting operations such as G/L management, A/P, A/R, payroll, month-end, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Responsible for all cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, job costing, and manufacturing cost optimization.
• Maintain internal controls, support audits, and lead management of surplus and outdated inventory to protect financial performance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to improve business results through financial analysis and continuous improvement.
• Utilized systems for accurate costing, inventory valuation, operational analytics, and reporting.
• Partner with production operations and corporate teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Accounting major highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an accounting leadership/ownership or Plant Controller level role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and surplus/obsolete inventory management.
• Experience with cost accounting and manufacturing industry preferred.
• Comfortable with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Proven leadership and influence skills to partner effectively across departments and with senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.