Accounting Manager

Artemis; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Artemis is a private equity-backed financial services company specializing in mortgage and property tax services. It seeks a hands-on Accounting Manager to strengthen accounting operations and improve financial reporting processes.

You will own day-to-day accounting, coach the team, and partner with the VP Controller, guiding the transition to Sage Intacct while maintaining accurate, timely month-end closes in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years leading or supervising accounting staff
• Strong foundation in US GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Track record of improving accounting processes, workflows, or internal controls
• Experience with mid-market ERP platforms such as Sage or NetSuite
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day general ledger activities and month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, resolve discrepancies, and ensure supporting documentation is complete
• Review journal entries, accruals, account analyses, financial statements, and variance explanations
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, eliminate manual processes, and improve close accuracy
• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls
• Coach and develop accounting team members, establishing consistency and accountability
• Partner with VP Controller on initiatives, process improvements, and priorities
• Support external audits and ERP transition to Sage Intacct

Skills

US GAAP

General ledger

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Coaching

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Industry: Mortgage & Property Tax Services

Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 Base + 10% Bonus

An Opportunity to Make an Impact Beyond the Close

A growing, private equity-backed financial services company specializing in mortgage and property tax services is seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to help strengthen its accounting operations and improve the processes behind its financial reporting.

This is an opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys getting into the details, solving problems, and making things work better. The company has a strong foundation, but several accounting processes are ready for improvement. You'll work directly with the VP Controller, taking ownership of day‑to‑day accounting execution while helping elevate the team's processes, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit back and oversee from a distance. It's ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working through complex reconciliations, coaching a team, and seeing the results of their improvements.

What You'll Own

• Lead day‑to‑day general ledger activities and month‑end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, resolve discrepancies, and ensure supporting documentation is complete and reliable.
• Review journal entries, accruals, account analyses, financial statements, and variance explanations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, eliminate manual processes, and improve close accuracy.
• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Coach and develop accounting team members, helping establish consistency, accountability, and stronger execution.
• Partner with the VP Controller on accounting initiatives, process improvements, and ongoing operational priorities.
• Support external audits and contribute to the company's transition to Sage Intacct.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising accounting staff.
• Strong foundation in US GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month‑end close.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• A track record of improving accounting processes, workflows, or internal controls.
• Experience with a mid‑market ERP platform such as Sage, NetSuite, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• A hands‑on leadership style with the ability to coach employees and drive adoption of improved processes.

CPA or CMA is preferred, but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct partnership with the VP Controller.
• Meaningful ownership of accounting operations and process improvement.
• Opportunity to help modernize workflows and support an ERP transition.
• Ability to make a visible impact on the accounting team and its day‑to‑day effectiveness.
• Competitive compensation and hybrid flexibility.

If you're an accounting leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and staying close to the work, this is worth a conversation.